SNOMED CT Concept  138875005

Procedure  71388002

Procedure by method  128927009

Fixation  1431002

Skeletal fixation procedure  122472002

Internal skeletal fixation  118470002

Internal fixation of fracture  239293007

Fixation of fracture using wire  239282005

Primary wire fixation of fracture   179109001

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code179109001
namePrimary wire fixation of fracture
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Primary wire fixation of fracture (procedure)
synonymsPrimary wire fixation of fracture
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectBone structure   272673000
MethodFixation - action   129371009
Revision statusPrimary operation   261424001
Using deviceBone wire   63112008
Direct morphologyFracture   72704001
parentsFixation of fracture using wire   239282005
children
  • Primary closed reduction of fracture and wire fixation   179111005
  • Primary closed wire fixation of fracture   301040004
  • Primary open reduction of fracture and internal fixation with cerclage wiring   179029002
  • Primary open reduction of fracture and internal fixation with K-wire   179023001
  • Primary open reduction of fracture and internal fixation with tension band wiring   179034003
  • Primary open reduction of fracture dislocation and wire fixation   179616001
  • Primary open reduction spinal fracture and internal fixation with wire   178736000
  • Primary open wire fixation of fracture   301039001
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Fixation   1431002
        Skeletal fixation procedure   122472002
          Internal skeletal fixation   118470002
            Internal fixation of fracture   239293007
              Fixation of fracture using wire   239282005
                Primary wire fixation of fracture   179109001

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