Iliotibial band friction syndrome

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Many years of recurrent lateral knee pain, worse after running.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

High signal between the iliotibial band and lateral femoral condyle.

No meniscal or ligamentous injury.

No knee joint effusion. 

Case Discussion

Typical clinical presentation and MRI findings of iliotibial band friction syndrome

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