Fact-sheet: Neurogenic muscle hypertrophy
Updated on 03/30/2020 at 9:12 AM
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Definition
Rare complication of radiculopathy manifesting as a paradoxical reaction that preferentially affects muscles undergoing slow, progressive denervation.
Clinical features
Most commonly occurs in men around 40 years of age.
Most common form: secondary to S1 radiculopathy, involving the soleus muscle
Other territories may be involved.