S70-S79: Injuries to the hip and thigh
S77: Crushing injury of hip and thigh
The group of conditions categorized as Crushing Injury of Hip and Thigh typically results from high-impact trauma or severe compression in the hip and thigh area. Such injuries often occur in situations like car accidents, falls from significant heights, or during heavy machinery operating incidents. These conditions frequently present with severe pain, swelling, and bruising in the affected region, sometimes with noticeable deformity or inability to move the leg. Crushing injuries can cause damage to the bones, muscles, blood vessels, and other structures within the hip and thigh. Disease progression can lead to complications such as compartment syndrome, where increased pressure in a muscle compartment causes severe muscle and nerve damage, or infections if wounds are open. The severity and type of symptoms can vary highly, depending on the exact nature and extent of the injury.
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