The iliotibial tract, also known as Maissiat's band or the iliotibial band, and its associated
muscles function to extend, abduct, and laterally rotate the hip, as well as aid in the …

Knee pain is second only to the back as the most commonly reported area of pain in the
human body. With an overall prevalence of 46.2%, its impact on disability, lost productivity …

Results. The magnetic resonance picture of the normal structure of the infrapatellar fat body
was determined, as well as pathological changes in the form of a rupture, local edema …

Peripatellar fat pads are intracapsular extrasynovial adipose cushions that accommodate
the changing shape and volume of articular spaces during movement. Variations in bone …

Anterior knee pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide spectrum of
disorders affecting the many varied tissues at the anterior knee. The anatomy and pathologic …

Chronic knee pain is a condition that is frequently encountered. Imaging often plays an
important role in narrowing down the potential causes and determining the most effective …

Fat is not just used by the body as bulk tissue. In addition to its role in storing energy and
regulating hormone action, fat is used in some parts of the body for its mechanical …

Musculoskeletal MRI covers the entire musculoskeletal system and related conditions, both
common and rare. The text is neatly divided into sections based on the major anatomic …

The current paradigm of insidious lateral knee pain involving the iliotibial band (ITB) in
repetitive knee-flexion activities has been termed ITB friction syndrome since 1975. The …

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the grade of signal
change of the pericruciate fat pad (PCFP) and the location and severity of cartilage …