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Iliotibial band syndrome MRI
Introduction
Overview
Overview
MRI
MRI
On imaging, ill-defined decreased signal intensity on T1-weighted images and increased signal intensity on T2- weighted images will be noted deep to the iliotibial band, adjacent to the lateral femoral epicondyle.
Patient #1: MR images demonstrating iliotibial band syndrome
Patient #2: MR images demonstrating iliotibial band syndrome
References
References
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