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Knee mri: focal thickening and increased signal intensity of ileotibial tract near tibial attachment, favor chronic injury. can you explain?

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

MRI: This means there is a chronic injury happening at the insertion of the it band. The location (insertion point) is a common site for chronic rather than acute injury. Discuss with your orthopedist/physical therapist on a treatment plan.

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Answered 7/30/2013

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A member asked:

Knee mri: focal thickening and increased signal intensity of ileotibial tract near tibial attachment, favor chronic injury. can you explain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Galland answered

Dr Wingo and another doctor agreed

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