Suture of ligament of upper extremity   38020003

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code38020003
nameSuture of ligament of upper extremity
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Suture of ligament of upper extremity (procedure)
synonymsSuture of ligament of upper extremity
attributes - group1
Using deviceSurgical suture   27065002
MethodClosure - action   129357001
Procedure site - DirectStructure of ligament of shoulder and upper extremity   41821009
parents
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  • Suturing of ligament of elbow   447677003
  • Suturing of ligament of interphalangeal joint of hand   448112002
  • Suturing of ligament of metacarpophalangeal joint   448111009
  • Suturing of ligament of shoulder joint   448410004
  • Suturing of ligament of wrist   447734008
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical repair   4365001
        Closure   112695004
          Musculoskeletal system closure   119572000
            Suture of ligament of upper extremity   38020003

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical procedure on soft tissue   373351007
        Soft tissue closure   363309004
          Suture of ligament of upper extremity   38020003

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical repair   4365001
        Closure   112695004
          Closure of upper limb   449675003
            Suture of ligament of upper extremity   38020003

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical repair   4365001
        Repair of ligament   52172007
          Suture of ligament   79003003
            Suture of ligament of upper extremity   38020003

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