Injury of the Gluteal Aponeurotic Fascia and Proximal Iliotibial Band: Anatomy, Pathologic Conditions, and MR Imaging

Abnormalities of the proximal iliotibial band and gluteal aponeurotic fascia are an underdiagnosed source of pelvic, hip, and thigh pain and disability; MR imaging is the most useful modality for evaluation of the fascia lata.