Jun 27, 2012
Gerdy’s tubercle. Gerdy’s tubercle is a lateral tubercle of the tibia, located where the fascia lata or iliotibial band inserts. It was named after French surgeon Pierre Nicolas Gerdy (1797–1856). Used as a a landmark, along with the femoral condyle in injections to relieve the pain associated with iliotibial band syndrome.

Gerdy’s tubercle.

Gerdy’s tubercle is a lateral tubercle of the tibia, located where the fascia lata or iliotibial band inserts. It was named after French surgeon Pierre Nicolas Gerdy (1797–1856).

Used as a a landmark, along with the femoral condyle in injections to relieve the pain associated with iliotibial band syndrome.

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