Ran Yan1, Zhenguo Huang2, Liwen Wang2, Xuezhe Zhang2. 1. Department of Radiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China. Email: yanran_1000@126.com. 2. Department of Radiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the MRI features of Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), in order to improve the understanding and diagnosis of ITBFS. METHODS: The MR findings of 16 patients (18 knees )of clinically diagnosis ITBFS were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: The MRI features of ITBFS:(1)Ill- defined abnormal signal intensity extended to the lateral femoral epicondyle.(2) Poorly defined abnormal signal intensity presented deep to the ITB adjacent to the lateral femoral epicondyle. (3) Fluid collections medial to the ITB adjacent to the lateral femoral epicondyle. (4) The part of ITB over the lateral femoral epicondyle was thicker. (5) Joint effusion. (6)Other abnormal signs. CONCLUSION: MRI is a relatively good method for detection of ITBFS.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the MRI features of Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), in order to improve the understanding and diagnosis of ITBFS. METHODS: The MR findings of 16 patients (18 knees )of clinically diagnosis ITBFS were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: The MRI features of ITBFS:(1)Ill- defined abnormal signal intensity extended to the lateral femoral epicondyle.(2) Poorly defined abnormal signal intensity presented deep to the ITB adjacent to the lateral femoral epicondyle. (3) Fluid collections medial to the ITB adjacent to the lateral femoral epicondyle. (4) The part of ITB over the lateral femoral epicondyle was thicker. (5) Joint effusion. (6)Other abnormal signs. CONCLUSION: MRI is a relatively good method for detection of ITBFS.
Authors: Jiyeon Park; Hyung Rae Cho; Keum Nae Kang; Kun Woong Choi; Young Soon Choi; Hye-Won Jeong; Jungmin Yi; Young Uk Kim Journal: Korean J Pain Date: 2021-04-01