S09: Other and unspecified injuries of head
S09.1: Injury of muscle and tendon of head
You have injured muscles or tendons in your head. Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones. When muscles or tendons in the head are damaged, you may no longer be able to move your face very well, for example. You may also have pain.
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