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This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes S30-S39 within Chapter XIX: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes should be included in this category.
868 Injury to other intra-abdominal organs. 868.0 Injury to other intra-abdominal organs without mention of open wound into cavity. 868.00 Injury to unspecified intra-abdominal organ without open wound into cavity; 868.01 Injury to adrenal gland without open wound into cavity; 868.02 Injury to bile duct and gallbladder without open wound into ...
Grey Turner's sign refers to bruising of the flanks, the part of the body between the last rib and the top of the hip.The bruising appears as a blue discoloration, [1] and is a sign of retroperitoneal hemorrhage, or bleeding behind the peritoneum, which is a lining of the abdominal cavity.
The seat-belt sign was originally described by Garrett and Braunstein in 1962 as linear ecchymosis of the abdominal wall following a motor vehicle accident. [2] It is indicative of an internal injury in as many as 30% of cases seen in the emergency department. [3] [4] Disruption of the abdominal wall musculature can also occur but is relatively ...
The abdominal organs. Signs and symptoms are not seen in early days and after some days initial pain is seen. People injured in motor vehicle collisions may present with a "seat belt sign", bruising on the abdomen along the site of the lap portion of the safety belt; this sign is associated with a high rate of injury to the abdominal organs. [4]
The effects of injuries at or above the lumbar or sacral regions of the spinal cord (lower back and pelvis) include decreased control of the legs and hips, genitourinary system, and anus. People injured below level L2 may still have use of their hip flexor and knee extensor muscles. [ 47 ]
A soft tissue injury is the damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body. Common soft tissue injuries usually occur from a sprain, strain, a one-off blow resulting in a contusion or overuse of a particular part of the body. Soft tissue injuries can result in pain, swelling, bruising and loss of function. [1]
[12] [10] It often involves disruption of all three columns of the vertebral body (anterior, middle, and posterior). [7] [6] The most common area affected is the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spine. [6] A CT scan is recommended as part of the diagnostic work-up to detect any potential abdominal injuries. [5] The fracture is often unstable. [1]