Best Practice Case Studies-Distal Iliotibial Band Syndrome2

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In this video, Dr. Allie Warrick discusses distal iliotibial (IT) band syndrome, focusing on anatomy and the sonographic examination of the lateral knee area. She begins by reviewing a case of a 36-year-old runner experiencing left lateral knee pain. The patient’s physical examination showed tenderness over Gerdy's tubercle and the IT band but revealed tightness in the IT band with no other abnormalities. Dr. Warrick provides a thorough review of the IT band anatomy, MRI findings, and biomechanics, explaining how ultrasounds can aid in the diagnostic process. <br /><br />She employs a Z technique for sonographic evaluation, observing key structures and explaining how to correctly scan the lateral knee, including the IT band, lateral meniscus, lateral collateral ligament, biceps femoris, and more. Dr. Warrick illustrates how ultrasound findings correspond with clinical symptoms and concludes that ultrasound, while limited, is an effective tool for dynamic evaluation. <br /><br />The session ends with remarks emphasizing the complexity of the lateral knee area and the importance of a methodical scanning protocol, highlighting the benefit of understanding anatomical variances to accurately diagnose conditions related to lateral knee pain.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 28

Topic Knee

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3rd Edition, CASE 28

3rd Edition

Knee

distal IT band syndrome

lateral knee pain

sonographic examination

Z technique

ultrasound diagnostics

anatomy review

biomechanics