Primary external fixation of fracture   179141007

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code179141007
namePrimary external fixation of fracture
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Primary external fixation of fracture (procedure)
synonymsPrimary external fixation of fracture
attributes - group1
Revision statusPrimary operation   261424001
Using deviceExternal fixation system   261200006
Procedure site - DirectBone structure   272673000
MethodFixation - action   129371009
Direct morphologyFracture   72704001
parentsFixation of fracture using external fixator   239294001
children
  • Primary closed reduction and external fixation of proximal femoral fracture   179138003
  • Primary closed reduction of fracture dislocation and external fixation   179650005
  • Primary external fixation stabilization of spinal fracture   178692008
  • Primary external fixation(without reduction) of proximal femoral fracture   179136004
  • Primary open reduction of fracture and external fixation   179050006
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Fixation   1431002
        Skeletal fixation procedure   122472002
          Fixation of fracture   239279000
            Fixation of fracture using external fixator   239294001
              Primary external fixation of fracture   179141007

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