S93.3: Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of foot

Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of the foot, coded as S93.3 in the ICD-10, is a condition characterized by the abnormal separation of two or more bones in the foot. This typically results from a high impact event or accident, such as a fall, a direct blow to the foot, or an unusual twisting motion. The dislocation often causes immediate and severe pain, accompanied by visible deformity, swelling, bruising, and inability to move or bear weight on the affected foot. As the dislocation alters the normal alignment of the bones, it may also damage surrounding structures like ligaments, tendons, and nerves, sometimes leading to additional complications. Unlike a fracture, which involves a broken bone, a dislocation refers to bones being forced out of their normal position. The condition requires immediate medical attention to correctly diagnose via imaging studies and to promptly manage through reduction, which is a procedure to put the bones back in their proper position.