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What Causes ITB Syndrome With Pain Above Knee Stretching To The Thigh?
Question: I have been told that I have ITB Syndrome, but the text I read suggests that it is another problem as the pain is above the knee stretching to the thigh on the Vastus Lateralis. It started as a very sharp burning pain, intense like cramp. The ide of the leg is now always num.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of lateral collateral ligament injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Your symptoms direct towards ITB syndrome.
But another possibility can be lateral collateral ligament injury.
You may need MRI to see for lateral collateral ligament injury
I will advise to
Rest the part and avoid any movements that produce pain.
Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.
Till time you can take anti-inflammatory.
Partial tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS.
spinal disc compression can also lead to burning pain in knee.MRI spine can help if clinically suspected.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Possibility of lateral collateral ligament injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Your symptoms direct towards ITB syndrome.
But another possibility can be lateral collateral ligament injury.
You may need MRI to see for lateral collateral ligament injury
I will advise to
Rest the part and avoid any movements that produce pain.
Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.
Till time you can take anti-inflammatory.
Partial tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS.
spinal disc compression can also lead to burning pain in knee.MRI spine can help if clinically suspected.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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