T22: Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
T22.0: Burn of unspecified degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
A burn of unspecified degree involving the shoulder and upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand, refers to a type of injury that affects the skin or underlying tissues of the shoulder and upper arm area. These burns can result from various sources, including heat from fire or hot objects, electricity, radiation, or chemical exposure. Depending on the severity, the affected area might show redness, swelling, blisters, or damage to deeper tissues. With an unspecified degree, it means the specific depth and extent of the burn injury are not precisely identified. This condition can impact the skin, nerves, muscles, and in severe cases, bone structure. Symptoms often include pain, tenderness, discoloration of the skin, and in serious instances, impaired function of the limb due to damage.
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