XIX: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
S50-S59: Injuries to the elbow and forearm
Injuries to the elbow and forearm comprise a diverse group of conditions ranging from minor contusions or bruises to severe fractures. These injuries typically result from trauma which can be due to accidents, such as falls, sports injuries, or direct blows, although overuse injuries (those from repetitive movements) can also occur. Common symptoms can include pain, swelling, difficulty in moving the arm, bruising, and deformity, particularly in the case of fractures. The conditions often progressively worsen if left untreated, potentially leading to chronic pain or long-term elbow and forearm dysfunction. Various systems within the body can be affected, particularly the musculoskeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems as these regions contain numerous bones, blood vessels, and nerves.
Subcodes of S50-S59:
- S50: Superficial injury of forearm
- S51: Open wound of forearm
- S52: Fracture of forearm
- S53: Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of elbow
- S54: Injury of nerves at forearm level
- S55: Injury of blood vessels at forearm level
- S56: Injury of muscle and tendon at forearm level
- S57: Crushing injury of forearm
- S58: Traumatic amputation of forearm
- S59: Other and unspecified injuries of forearm
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