Pediatric IT (Iliotibial) Band Syndrome Care
IT (Iliotibial) band syndrome
Carlos R. Rodriguez, MD explains IT (Iliotibial) band syndrome.
Iliotibial band or IT band syndrome is a condition that causes pain and inflammation on the outer side of the knee. The IT band is a tough layer of tissue that begins as a muscle near your hip and runs down to the outer aspect of your knee.