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The iliotibial tract: imaging, anatomy, injuries, and other pathology.
Flato R, Passanante GJ, Skalski MR, Patel DB, White EA, Matcuk GR Jr. Flato R, et al. Skeletal Radiol. 2017 May;46(5):605-622. doi: 10.1007/s00256-017-2604-y. Epub 2017 Feb 25. Skeletal Radiol. 2017. PMID: 28238018 Review.
The iliotibial tract, also known as Maissiat's band or the iliotibial band, and its associated muscles function to extend, abduct, and laterally rotate the hip, as well as aid in the stabilization of the knee. A select group of associated injuries and pathologies of …
The iliotibial tract, also known as Maissiat's band or the iliotibial band, and its associated muscles function to extend, abd …
Ultrasound of iliotibial band syndrome.
Jiménez Díaz F, Gitto S, Sconfienza LM, Draghi F. Jiménez Díaz F, et al. J Ultrasound. 2020 Sep;23(3):379-385. doi: 10.1007/s40477-020-00478-3. Epub 2020 Jun 8. J Ultrasound. 2020. PMID: 32514741 Free PMC article. Review.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Petersen W, Ellermann A, Gösele-Koppenburg A, Best R, Rembitzki IV, Brüggemann GP, Liebau C. Petersen W, et al. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Oct;22(10):2264-74. doi: 10.1007/s00167-013-2759-6. Epub 2013 Nov 13. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014. PMID: 24221245 Free PMC article. Review.
PFPS is further associated with vastus medialis/vastus lateralis dysbalance, hamstring tightness or iliotibial tract tightness. The literature provides evidence for a multimodal non-operative therapy concept with short-term use of NSAIDs, short-term use of a mediall …
PFPS is further associated with vastus medialis/vastus lateralis dysbalance, hamstring tightness or iliotibial tract tightness …
Biomechanics of the Anterolateral Structures of the Knee.
Kittl C, Inderhaug E, Williams A, Amis AA. Kittl C, et al. Clin Sports Med. 2018 Jan;37(1):21-31. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2017.07.004. Epub 2017 Sep 20. Clin Sports Med. 2018. PMID: 29173554 Free article. Review.
This article describes the complex anatomic structures that pass across the lateral aspect of the knee, particularly the iliotibial tract and the underlying anterolateral ligament and capsule. It provides data on their strength and roles in controlling tibiofemoral …
This article describes the complex anatomic structures that pass across the lateral aspect of the knee, particularly the iliotibial …
Clinical anatomy of the knee.
Saavedra MÁ, Navarro-Zarza JE, Villaseñor-Ovies P, Canoso JJ, Vargas A, Chiapas-Gasca K, Hernández-Díaz C, Kalish RA. Saavedra MÁ, et al. Reumatol Clin. 2012 Dec-2013 Jan;8 Suppl 2:39-45. doi: 10.1016/j.reuma.2012.10.002. Epub 2012 Dec 6. Reumatol Clin. 2012. PMID: 23219082 Free article. Review.
The clinical anatomy of several pain syndromes of the knee is herein discussed. These include the iliotibial tract syndrome, the anserine syndrome, bursitis of the medial collateral ligament, Baker's cyst, popliteus tendon tenosynovitis and bursitis of the deep infr …
The clinical anatomy of several pain syndromes of the knee is herein discussed. These include the iliotibial tract syndrome, t …
The deep fascia and its role in chronic pain and pathological conditions: A review.
Kondrup F, Gaudreault N, Venne G. Kondrup F, et al. Clin Anat. 2022 Jul;35(5):649-659. doi: 10.1002/ca.23882. Epub 2022 Apr 27. Clin Anat. 2022. PMID: 35417568 Review.
The corresponding fasciae are respectively the thoracolumbar fascia, the cervical fascia, the palmar fascia, the plantar fascia and the iliotibial tract. Pathological fascia is characterized by increased tissue stiffness along with alterations in myofibroblast activ …
The corresponding fasciae are respectively the thoracolumbar fascia, the cervical fascia, the palmar fascia, the plantar fascia and the i …
Hip centralizing forces of the iliotibial tract within various femoral neck angles.
Birnbaum K, Prescher A, Niethard FU. Birnbaum K, et al. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2010 Mar;19(2):140-9. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e328332355e. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2010. PMID: 20090561 Review.
A contentious issue in the literature is the function and the biomechanical properties of the iliotibial tract. On account of this fact the aim was to take a measurement about the hip centralizing forces of the iliotibial tract by using a custom-made h …
A contentious issue in the literature is the function and the biomechanical properties of the iliotibial tract. On account of …
Tenodesis of the Iliotibial Tract in the Treatment of Lesions of the Anterolateral Knee Complex - Description of a Modified Technique.
Azi GR, Meirelles AV, Freitas RRC, Fróes Neto JF, Mattos ESR, Guedes A. Azi GR, et al. Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo). 2025 Nov 10;60(4):s00451811630. doi: 10.1055/s-0045-1811630. eCollection 2025 Aug. Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo). 2025. PMID: 41220831 Free PMC article. Review.
Femoral fixation of the graft is performed with a single interference screw, together with the central band of the iliotibial tract, from the outside in, sharing the same bone tunnel, whose entrance is positioned in the topography of the lateral epicondyle (at the l …
Femoral fixation of the graft is performed with a single interference screw, together with the central band of the iliotibial trac …
The anterolateral complex of the knee: results from the International ALC Consensus Group Meeting.
Getgood A, Brown C, Lording T, Amis A, Claes S, Geeslin A, Musahl V; ALC Consensus Group. Getgood A, et al. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019 Jan;27(1):166-176. doi: 10.1007/s00167-018-5072-6. Epub 2018 Jul 25. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019. PMID: 30046994 Free article.
Key points include that the ALC consists of the superficial and deep aspects of the iliotibial tract with its Kaplan fibre attachments on the distal femur, along with the ALL, a capsular structure within the anterolateral capsule. ...
Key points include that the ALC consists of the superficial and deep aspects of the iliotibial tract with its Kaplan fibre att …
Resection of bilateral massive Achilles tendon xanthomata with reconstruction using vascularized iliotibial tract: A case report and literature review.
Qi J, Fang L, Hao W, Zou L. Qi J, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Dec 8;102(49):e36247. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000036247. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023. PMID: 38065900 Free PMC article. Review.
PATIENT CONCERNS: We report a case of bilateral Achilles tendon defects of 16 cm following resection of bilateral Achilles tendon xanthomata, with reconstruction using vascularized iliotibial tract. The patient had a good functional outcome with well-preserved stren …
PATIENT CONCERNS: We report a case of bilateral Achilles tendon defects of 16 cm following resection of bilateral Achilles tendon xanthomata …
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