Shortening of Achilles tendon   5328005

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code5328005
nameShortening of Achilles tendon
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Shortening of Achilles tendon (procedure)
synonyms
  • Shortening of Achilles tendon
  • Shortening of heel cord
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectStructure of Achilles tendon   61352006
MethodSurgical shortening - action   129350004
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical repair   4365001
        Surgical repair of lower extremity   188383006
          Leg repair   119675006
            Repair of tendo achilles   178156005
              Shortening of Achilles tendon   5328005

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical repair   4365001
        Plastic repair with shortening   16227009
          Shortening of tendon   16731002
            Shortening of tendon of lower limb   443931009
              Shortening of Achilles tendon   5328005

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