2021Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports MedicineOpen access

An unusual case of isolated iliotibial band avulsion fracture

Vatsal Khetan, Bhushan Sabnis, Sajeer Usman, Anant Joshi

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Abstract

Iliotibial band (ITB) avulsions are usually associated with severe lateral injuries of the knee joint or knee dislocations. Isolated ITB avulsion injuries are very rare. We present here a case of surgically treated isolated ITB avulsion fracture.

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Iliotibial band (ITB) avulsions are usually associated with severe lateral injuries of the knee joint or knee dislocations. Isolated ITB avulsion injuries are very rare. We present here a case of surgically treated isolated ITB avulsion fracture.

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Iliotibial band (ITB) avulsions are usually associated with severe lateral injuries of the knee joint or knee dislocations. Isolated ITB avulsion injuries are very rare. We present here a case of surgically treated isolated ITB avulsion fracture.

Key concepts: Avulsion, Avulsion fracture, Medicine, Fracture (geology), Knee Joint, Anatomy, Surgery, Geology

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