Arthrotomy of ankle   55390008

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code55390008
nameArthrotomy of ankle
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Arthrotomy of ankle (procedure)
synonymsArthrotomy of ankle
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectAnkle joint structure   70258002
MethodIncision - action   129287005
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children
  • Arthroscopy of ankle   66339000
  • Arthrotomy of ankle for synovectomy   71179000
  • Arthrotomy of ankle with drainage   88416005
  • Arthrotomy of ankle with exploration   48946004
  • Arthrotomy of ankle with removal of foreign body   21488001
  • Division of cartilage of ankle   73332004
  • Division of joint capsule of ankle   49278008
  • Division of ligament of ankle   85008009
  • Incision of medial malleolus   1201736008
  • Removal of prosthesis of joint structures of ankle   32026000
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Limb incision   278811004
          Lower limb incision   363189005
            Incision of ankle region   116671003
              Arthrotomy of ankle   55390008

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operation on musculoskeletal system   112697007
        Surgical procedure on skeletal system   1163360005
          Operation on joint   112698002
            Ankle joint operations   179965009
              Arthrotomy of ankle   55390008

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Musculoskeletal system incision   107736006
          Arthrotomy   302495003
            Arthrotomy of ankle   55390008

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