Abstract des Autors

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) is an overuse injury commonly found in runners, cyclists, and weight lifters. A thorough understanding of the anatomy involved is essential in order to rule out other knee pathologies. When performing a systematic evaluation, the examiner should obtain a complete history, inspect for structural abnormalities, palpate the structures about the knee, and perform various strength and special tests to arrive at an accurate assessment. Once an assessment is made, the patient should be informed of the importance of time in dealing with this injury in order to avoid recurrence. The injury should be treated conservatively initially. This involves the systematic progression of rest, stretching, modality use, medication, possible steroid injections, strengthening, and gradual return to activity. If conservative measures are unsuccessful, then surgery may be necessary. Verf.-Referat