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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., Neyret, P., Butcher, C. (2020). Iliotibial Band Syndrome. In: Neyret, P., Butcher, C., Demey, G. (eds) Surgery of the Knee. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19073-6_13
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