M49: Spondylopathies in diseases classified elsewhere
Spondylopathies in diseases classified elsewhere is a group of conditions characterized by diseases of the spine caused by other primary diseases or conditions. These health issues influence the structure and function of the vertebral column, the bony passage that shelters the spinal cord. Transmission depends on the underlying disease which could range from infections, inflammatory conditions, metabolic diseases, to malignancies. The common symptoms across this category include back pain, stiffness, limited range of movement, and sometimes, numbness or tingling in the limbs due to nerve involvement. Disease progression is also dependent on the primary illness and can either be slow or rapid. The conditions mainly affect the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Understanding the cause of the spondylopathy is crucial for appropriate management and possible halting of progression.
Subcodes of M49:
- M49.0: Tuberculosis of spine
- M49.1: Brucella spondylitis
- M49.2: Enterobacterial spondylitis
- M49.3: Spondylopathy in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
- M49.4: Neuropathic spondylopathy
- M49.5: Collapsed vertebra in diseases classified elsewhere
- M49.8: Spondylopathy in other diseases classified elsewhere
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