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. 2017 Jun 12;6(3):e785–e789. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.02.010

Table 3.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Open and Arthroscopic Iliotibial Band Lengthening

Technique Advantages Disadvantages
Conventional open technique Potential for greater lengthening using Z-plasty Theoretically more pain
Theoretically greater blood loss
Larger incision with greater dissection required
Our arthroscopic technique Theoretically less pain Inability to perform greater lengthening
Theoretically less blood loss
Smaller incision with decreased dissection required
Localized lengthening that directly addresses pathology