S81.8: Open wound of other parts of lower leg
Open wound of other parts of the lower leg (ICD-10 code S81.8) is a medical condition describing an injury that has resulted in a break in the skin barrier on the lower leg, not including the knee or foot. This break in the skin exposes the underlying tissues and creates risk for infection and other complications. Various factors may lead to this condition, from acute accidents like falls or sharp object injuries, to chronic conditions like poor circulation or diabetes that can affect wound healing. Open wounds on lower leg may present with symptoms such as pain, bleeding, swelling, possible visible tissue underneath the skin break, and in some cases, signs of infection such as pus, redness or a warm area around the wound. As the illness progresses, without proper treatment, the affected individual may experience increasing pain, infection spread, and possibly other health concerns due to systemic infection.
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