XIX: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
S10-S19: Injuries to the neck
Injuries to the neck, as classified within the S10-S19 range in the ICD-10 WHO 2016 classification, encompass various types of harm that can occur in the neck area. These injuries may result from accidents, falls, sports activities, or violent incidents. Common symptoms of neck injuries can include pain, swelling, difficulty in moving the neck, and potentially, changes in sensation or strength in the arms or hands if nerves in the neck are affected. Depending on the nature and severity of the injury, the progression of these conditions can vary significantly. They can cause issues not only with the skeletal structure and muscles of the neck but may also affect the respiratory, cardiovascular, or neurological systems if the trachea, blood vessels, or spinal cord in the neck are compromised. Some neck injuries can be minor and may resolve with time, while others can be serious and require immediate medical attention.
Subcodes of S10-S19:
- S10: Superficial injury of neck
- S11: Open wound of neck
- S12: Fracture of neck
- S13: Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments at neck level
- S14: Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
- S15: Injury of blood vessels at neck level
- S16: Injury of muscle and tendon at neck level
- S17: Crushing injury of neck
- S18: Traumatic amputation at neck level
- S19: Other and unspecified injuries of neck
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