S13: Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments at neck level
Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments at neck level describe a group of related conditions that impact your neck. They occur when the joints in your neck move out of place (dislocation), or when the soft tissues that connect your bones and support your neck (ligaments) are overstretched or torn (sprain and strain). These injuries usually happen due to accidents, falls, or sudden twists, like during sports or a car crash. Common symptoms include discomfort, difficulty in moving your neck, swelling, and at times bruising. Over time, these symptoms might become more noticeable, indicating that the injury is getting worse. Your neck's structures are important for supporting your head, enabling movement, and protecting your spinal cord, so these conditions can affect your movement, comfort, and sometimes even other aspects of your health.
Subcodes of S13:
- S13.0: Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc
- S13.1: Dislocation of cervical vertebra
- S13.2: Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neck
- S13.3: Multiple dislocations of neck
- S13.4: Sprain and strain of cervical spine
- S13.5: Sprain and strain of thyroid region
- S13.6: Sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of other and unspecified parts of neck
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