S40-S49: Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
S42: Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
Fractures of the shoulder and upper arm are a collection of injuries that impact the bones in the upper portion of the arm, including the shoulder blade (scapula), the top part of the arm bone (humerus) and the collarbone (clavicle). These fractures commonly result from trauma, such as a fall, a direct blow, sports injuries, or even from osteoporosis in older adults. Symptoms often include sudden and severe pain, inability to move the arm, swelling, and bruises. In some cases, the affected arm may appear shorter than the other, or it may be twisted at an abnormal angle if the fracture is severe. As the injury heals, the body naturally forms new bone around the broken piece. The healing process, typically managed by immobilization with a cast or surgical screws, plates, or rods, usually takes several weeks to months depending on the fracture's severity and the patient's overall health.
Subcodes of S42:
- S42.0: Fracture of clavicle
- S42.1: Fracture of scapula
- S42.2: Fracture of upper end of humerus
- S42.3: Fracture of shaft of humerus
- S42.4: Fracture of lower end of humerus
- S42.7: Multiple fractures of clavicle, scapula and humerus
- S42.8: Fracture of other parts of shoulder and upper arm
- S42.9: Fracture of shoulder girdle, part unspecified
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