Z96: Presence of other functional implants
Z96.6: Presence of orthopaedic joint implants
The Presence of Orthopaedic Joint Implants refers to a condition wherein a patient has had a joint, such as the knee, hip, or wrist, replaced with an artificial implant through a surgical procedure. This replacement could be due to various health issues, typically degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis, injury, or other conditions causing severe joint pain and disability. Symptoms leading to joint replacement may have included chronic joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion. Post the surgery, people can generally resume normal activities, but they have an implant where natural bone once was. This condition doesn't represent a disease but a post-operative state of the patient. Presence of an implant can affect future medical management and may be associated with complications, such as infection, loosening, or wear and tear over time, that may necessitate further medical intervention.
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