S40-S49: Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
S45: Injury of blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level
Injuries of blood vessels at the shoulder and upper arm level include a range of conditions characterized by damage to the veins and arteries in the designated areas. These injuries can occur due to a range of causes such as trauma from accidents, medical procedures, or sports injuries. Common presentations of these conditions can include localized pain, swelling, and discolouration of the skin in the affected area. If a large blood vessel is injured, there may also be major blood loss, or in serious cases, signs of circulatory shock like pale skin, rapid heartbeat, and fainting. Over time, these injuries can lead to issues with blood flow, potentially affecting arm function. These conditions mainly affect the circulatory system but can have secondary impacts on the musculoskeletal system due to reduced blood flow and subsequent issues with muscle and tissue health.
Subcodes of S45:
- S45.0: Injury of axillary artery
- S45.1: Injury of brachial artery
- S45.2: Injury of axillary or brachial vein
- S45.3: Injury of superficial vein at shoulder and upper arm level
- S45.7: Injury of multiple blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level
- S45.8: Injury of other blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level
- S45.9: Injury of unspecified blood vessel at shoulder and upper arm level
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