Presentation
Hand swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Disuse osteopenia
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No focal abnormality is identified, however note the very extensive disuse osteopenia particularly prominent around the joints.
Case Discussion
This 30 year old male has been a quadriplegic for a number of years after a cervical fracture-dislocation.