M76.3: Iliotibial band syndrome
The aponeurosis on the outside of your leg is being strained.
There are various muscles and tendons in the thigh. Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones. The tendons of some muscles in the thigh form a broad aponeurosis. The aponeurosis starts in the thigh and connects to the tibia just below the knee. It is located on the side of the leg that is turned away from the other leg.
The aponeurosis can get strained when someone does a lot of exercise, such as running or cycling. When the aponeurosis is strained, it is also known as runner’s knee. The strain may make the knee painful.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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