Denervation change following spinal cord injury

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

This young adult patient suffered a severe cord injury and soon after presented with swelling of the left hip region.

Extensive muscle swelling and edema, more marked on the left, but seen bilaterally.

Case Discussion

Findings are in keeping with severe denervation change.

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