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. 2013 Oct 24;2(4):e433-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2013.06.012. eCollection 2013.

Ultrasonography-assisted arthroscopic proximal iliotibial band release and trochanteric bursectomy

Patrick Weinrauch  1 , Sharon Kermeci  1
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Ultrasonography-assisted arthroscopic proximal iliotibial band release and trochanteric bursectomy

Patrick Weinrauch et al. Arthrosc Tech. .

Abstract

We describe arthroscopic iliotibial band release and trochanteric bursectomy assisted by intraoperative ultrasonography for accurate placement of arthroscopic portals and to ensure adequate decompression of the peritrochanteric space. We have found ultrasonography for endoscopic iliotibial band release a useful tool to assist with localizing the site and length of decompression.

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Fig 1
Fig 1
Transverse view of femur. The arrows indicate the bony artifact. (GT, greater trochanter.)
Fig 2
Fig 2
Longitudinal view of femur. The orange arrows indicate the bony artifact, and the blue arrows indicate the ITB. (GT, greater trochanter.)
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