Removal of external fixation   281951001

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code281951001
nameRemoval of external fixation
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Removal of external fixation (procedure)
synonymsRemoval of external fixation
attributes - group1
Procedure site - IndirectBone structure   272673000
MethodSurgical removal - action   129306000
Direct deviceExternal fixation system   261200006
parents
  • Operation involving external fixators   239613002
  • Orthopedic device removal   288162005
  • Removal of implant device from bone   709013008
children
  • Removal of AO external fixator   714146009
  • Removal of complete external fixator   302489004
  • Removal of component of external fixator frame   239623006
  • Removal of external fixation device from mandible   447971000
  • Removal of external fixation device from radius   447836004
  • Removal of external fixator NEC   179222004  removed: 2010-01-31
  • Removal of external fixator pin   239622001
  • Replacement of skull tongs   227647000
hierarchies
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operation on musculoskeletal system   112697007
        Operation involving external fixators   239613002
          Removal of external fixation   281951001

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by site   362958002
      Procedure on body system   118664000
        Procedure on musculoskeletal system   118666003
          Orthopedic device removal   288162005
            Removal of external fixation   281951001

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Surgical procedure   387713003
      Surgical removal   128303001
        Removal of implant   284101009
          Removal of implant device from bone   709013008
            Removal of external fixation   281951001

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