Removal of internal fixation device   72010008

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code72010008
nameRemoval of internal fixation device
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Removal of internal fixation device (procedure)
synonyms
  • Removal of internal fixation device
  • Removal of internal fixation device from bone
attributes - group1
Direct deviceOrthopedic internal fixation system   31031000
Procedure site - IndirectBone structure   272673000
MethodSurgical removal - action   129306000
parents
children
  • Removal of bone screw from bone   285663000
  • Removal of internal fixation device from carpus   1287916006
  • Removal of internal fixation device from clavicle   33315006
  • Removal of internal fixation device from facial bone   27426005
  • Removal of internal fixation device from humerus   19028008
  • Removal of internal fixation device from metacarpal   1287917002
  • Removal of internal fixation device from patella   25769000
  • Removal of internal fixation device from pelvis   26166006
  • Removal of internal fixation device from phalanges of foot   78786007
  • Removal of internal fixation device from phalanges of hand   22665009
  • Removal of internal fixation device from scapula   83335006
  • Removal of internal fixation device from tarsals and metatarsals   88447004
  • Removal of internal fixation device NEC   265150003  removed: 2010-01-31
  • Removal of internal fixation device of femur   34025002
  • Removal of internal fixation device of fibula   86310007
  • Removal of internal fixation device of radius   6355005
  • Removal of internal fixation device of thorax, ribs or sternum   31888002
  • Removal of internal fixation device of tibia   60538001
  • Removal of internal fixation device of ulna   8152005
  • Removal of internal fixation device of vertebra   86782006
  • Removal of Kirschner wire internal bone fixator from elbow   708996006
  • Removal of Kirschner wire internal bone fixator from hip   708997002
  • Removal of orthopedic wire from sternum   708994009
  • Removal of plate from bone   285662005
  • Removal of sternal fixation bar   7191000179106
hierarchies
a selection of possible paths
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 internal fixation device   72010008

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 internal fixation device   72010008

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