S77: Crushing injury of hip and thigh

S77.2: Crushing injury of hip with thigh

Crushing can occur when a strong pressure is exerted on part of the body. This can occur as a result of an accident or a blow, for example. Muscles, nerves, blood vessels or bones can be damaged as a result of crushing.

When your hip and thigh are crushed, you can usually no longer move them properly. You may have also pain at that location. There may also be bruising.