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(S96.9) Injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
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187 228 in individuals diagnosis injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level confirmed
Diagnosis injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level is diagnosed Men are 50.25% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
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Women receive the diagnosis injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 35-39
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 85-89, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84, 90-94
Disease Features injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
Absence or low individual and public risk
Injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level - what does this mean
Injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level occurs when the muscles and tendons in the ankle and foot area are strained or torn due to a sudden, forceful movement or trauma. common causes of this type of injury include falls, sports-related activities, and repetitive motions. symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking.
What happens during the disease - injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
The pathogenesis of an injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level can be caused by a sudden and forceful movement of the foot, such as a twist, a strain, or a sprain. this movement can cause a tear or rupture of the muscle or tendon, leading to pain, swelling, and difficulty in movement. depending on the severity of the injury, treatment may involve rest, ice, compression, elevation, physical therapy, and/or surgery.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the injured area
- X-ray or MRI imaging
- Ultrasound imaging
- Blood tests
- Bone scans
- CT scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce pain and restore joint stability and range of motion in the ankle and foot.
- Rest the affected area
- Ice and/or heat the affected area
- Compression bandage
- Elevate the affected area
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Physical therapy exercises
- Ultrasound therapy
- Stretching exercises
- Casting or bracing
- Surgery
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level - Prevention
To prevent injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, it is important to wear appropriate footwear, perform regular stretching exercises to keep the muscles and tendons flexible, and warm up before physical activities. additionally, it is important to avoid activities which involve sudden, jerking movements or repetitive motions that could lead to strain and injury.