External fixation of bone   257838009

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code257838009
nameExternal fixation of bone
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)External fixation of bone (procedure)
synonyms
  • External fixation of bone
  • External skeletal fixation
  • External fixation
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectBone structure   272673000
Using deviceExternal fixation system   261200006
MethodFixation - action   129371009
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  • Angulation osteotomy of diaphysis and external fixation   448757004
  • Angulation osteotomy of periarticular bone and external fixation   448170002
  • External fixation of carpal bone   448565003
  • External fixation of clavicle   448566002
  • External fixation of femur   448243002
  • External fixation of fibula   448244008
  • External fixation of humerus   448245009
  • External fixation of mandible with arch bars   1003619004
  • External fixation of metacarpal bone   449372008
  • External fixation of metatarsal bone   449373003
  • External fixation of patella   449374009
  • External fixation of pelvis   449311007
  • External fixation of phalanx   449312000
  • External fixation of radius   449093001
  • External fixation of rib   449094007
  • External fixation of scapula   448504002
  • External fixation of sternum   448505001
  • External fixation of tarsal bone   448506000
  • External fixation of tibia   448656003
  • External fixation of ulna   448657007
  • External fixation using bilateral bars   257842007
  • External fixation using circumferential rings   257844008
  • External fixation using unilateral bar   257839001
  • Fixation of fracture using external fixator   239294001
  • Open osteoclasis with angular correction and external fixation   448533001
  • Primary closed reduction of dislocation and external fixation   179643006
  • Primary fusion of joint and external fixation   450781003
  • Revision to closed reduction of dislocation and external fixation   179669000
  • Rotation osteotomy of diaphysis and external fixation   448951006
hierarchies
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Fixation   1431002
        Skeletal fixation procedure   122472002
          External fixation of bone   257838009

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operation on musculoskeletal system   112697007
        Operation involving external fixators   239613002
          External fixation of bone   257838009

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by site   362958002
      Procedure on organ   118717007
        Procedure on bone (organ)   129233004
          Operation on bone   57168000
            External fixation of bone   257838009

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