knee Flashcards
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What can cause a swelling behind the knee?
A
A Bakers cyst, DVT or SVT or Popliteal artery aneurysm.
2
Q
What is Illio-tibial band syndrome?
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It is a common injury causing pain on the outside of the knee. The IT band is a thickened band of tissue running down the outside of the thigh helping to stabilise the knee joint.
It causes a sharp pain or ache to the outside of the knee that may travel up or down the knee.
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