S90-S99: Injuries to the ankle and foot
S96: Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level is a group of conditions that chiefly involve damage to the soft tissues of the ankle or foot. The group encompasses various types of injuries, including strains, sprains, tears, and other forms of harm to the muscles or tendons situated in these regions. These injuries frequently result from physical activities such as sports, but can also occur because of accidents, falls, or improper use or overuse of the foot and ankle. Common symptoms may include pain, swelling, redness, bruising, and difficulty in moving the foot or ankle. The affected individual may also experience a loss of strength or stability in the affected foot or ankle. The injury may have an immediate onset following trauma, or develop progressively over time due to repetitive strain.
Subcodes of S96:
- S96.0: Injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level
- S96.1: Injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level
- S96.2: Injury of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
- S96.7: Injury of multiple muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level
- S96.8: Injury of other muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level
- S96.9: Injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
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