Knee Iliotibial Band Z-Plasty Lengthening and Bursectomy Technique

Physical Therapy Approaches for the Treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A systematic review

“…However, in rare situations where symptoms and functional limitations persist for more than 6 months despite conservative treatment, surgical intervention is considered necessary [19]. Surgical procedures of ITBS include options like: partial resection of the ITB, percutaneous ITB release, arthroscopy, bursectomy and Z-plasty lengthening [20], [21], [22], [23]. It can also be used a combination of lengthening the ITB and removing part of the bursa, the Z-Plasty Lengthening and Bursectomy Technique [23].…”

“…Surgical procedures of ITBS include options like: partial resection of the ITB, percutaneous ITB release, arthroscopy, bursectomy and Z-plasty lengthening [20], [21], [22], [23]. It can also be used a combination of lengthening the ITB and removing part of the bursa, the Z-Plasty Lengthening and Bursectomy Technique [23]. In the retrospective study of Boothby, Troop and Alan Barber (2007) [24] 11 patients received ITBS Z-Plasty Lengthening and referred decrease in pain and return to activities as long term effects.…”