Z46: Fitting and adjustment of other devices
Z46.7: Fitting and adjustment of orthopaedic device
Orthopedic aids include, for example, dressings or support devices. They can be used when there is a disorder of the mobility system. The musculoskeletal system includes the muscles, bones and joints, among other things. The individual bones are connected to each other via joints. The muscles are attached to the bones via tendons. The individual tendons are surrounded by tendon sheaths comprising connective tissue.
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