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IT Band Syndrome vs. Meniscus Tear: How Runners Can Tell the Difference
IT band syndrome and lateral meniscus tears both cause outer-knee pain, but ITBS typically brings no swelling, starts five to seven minutes into a run, and lacks the clicking sensation of a tear. Sports medicine physician Jordan Metzl says the iliotibial band's friction near the knee causes the irritation. Diagnosis may involve MRI or X-ray, though imaging does not always confirm ITBS.
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