The Pain Source

By Chris Faubel, MD –

A 50 year old male was referred to us for evaluation of his right lower extremity.  Pt had a gunshot injury to the abdomen about two months ago, with a resultant right-sided retroperitoneal abscess that was subsequently drained.  He presented today with significantly weakened right hip flexors (3-/5) and knee extensors (2/5), with numbness over the anterior thigh and medial leg.  **note that the knee extension was more affected than the hip flexion
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