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ITB (iliotibial band) syndrome
A common injury among runners and bicyclists, this condition occurs when the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the shin (the iliotibial band) becomes tight or inflamed.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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