Abstract
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), also known as iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) or runner’s knee, is a common condition among athletes. It is the leading cause of lateral knee pain in long-distance runners. We have frequently observed this pathology among cyclists as well.
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Archbold, P., Mezzadri, G. (2014). Iliotibial Band Syndrome. In: Neyret, P., Demey, G. (eds) Surgery of the Knee. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5631-4_12
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