Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Diabetic foot ulcer is a breakdown of the skin and sometimes deeper tissues of the foot that leads to sore formation. It is thought to occur due to abnormal pressure or mechanical stress chronically applied to the foot, usually with concomitant predisposing conditions such as peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral motor neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy or peripheral arterial disease. [1]
[1] Venous ulcers are wounds that are thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs (hence leg ulcers). [2]: 846 They are an important cause of chronic wounds, affecting 1% of the population. [3] Venous ulcers develop mostly along the medial distal leg, and can be painful with negative effects on quality of ...
It covers ICD codes 710 to 739. The full chapter can be found on pages 395 to 415 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index of Volume 1. Both volumes can be downloaded for free from the website of the World Health Organization.
890 Open wound of hip and thigh; 891 Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh), and ankle; 892 Open wound of foot except toe(s) alone; 893 Open wound of toe(s) 894 Multiple and unspecified open wound of lower limb; 895 Traumatic amputation of toe(s) 896 Traumatic amputation of foot; 897 Traumatic amputation of leg(s)
Total ankle replacement Replacement of joint of foot and toe Revision of joint replacement of lower extremity, not elsewhere classified Other procedures on spine Arthroplasty and repair of hand, fingers and wrist Arthroplasty and repair of shoulder and elbow Total shoulder replacement
Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!
A wound is any disruption of or damage to living tissue, such as skin, mucous membranes, or organs. [1] [2] Wounds can either be the sudden result of direct trauma (mechanical, thermal, chemical), or can develop slowly over time due to underlying disease processes such as diabetes mellitus, venous/arterial insufficiency, or immunologic disease. [3]
Get answers to your AOL Mail, login, Desktop Gold, AOL app, password and subscription questions. Find the support options to contact customer care by email, chat, or phone number.