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Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Bell D, et al. Proximal iliotibial band syndrome. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-85547
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Proximal iliotibial band syndrome represents a strain injury of the proximal iliotibial band enthesis at the iliac tubercle.
Usually presents in young athletes (although can present in non-athletes). There may be increased predilection in patients who are overweight 2.
There may be slightly greater female predilection due to wider pelvic girdle and shorter femur as compared with males 5.
Ultrasound
May demonstrate thickening and hypo-echogenicity of the iliotibial band origin 5.
MRI
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