Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion Save
ICD-10 code: S82.841R
Disease category: S82.841: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg
Understanding the Displaced Bimalleolar Fracture of Right Lower Leg with Open Fracture Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with Malunion
A displaced bimalleolar fracture of the right lower leg is a severe injury that can occur due to a significant force applied to the ankle joint. This type of fracture involves breaking both the medial and lateral malleolus bones, which are the ankle bones that help to stabilize the joint.
In some cases, the fracture may also be an open fracture, which means that the bone has broken through the skin, increasing the risk of infection and other complications. Types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC open fractures can result in significant soft tissue damage and bone loss, which may lead to malunion.
What is malunion?
Malunion occurs when a fractured bone heals in an abnormal position. This can happen when the bone is not set correctly, or when the injury is severe enough to cause significant bone loss or soft tissue damage. Malunion can result in decreased range of motion, chronic pain, and instability of the ankle joint.
What are the symptoms of a displaced bimalleolar fracture with open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion?
The symptoms of this type of injury may include severe pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected leg. In cases where the fracture is an open fracture, there may also be visible bone or tissue protruding from the skin. If malunion occurs, patients may experience chronic pain, limited mobility, and instability of the ankle joint.
- Causes of displaced bimalleolar fracture with open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- Direct trauma to the ankle joint
- Falls from a height
- Sports injuries
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Diagnosis
- Physical examination
- X-rays
- CT scans
- Treatment
- Surgery to realign the bones, if necessary
- Immobilization with a cast or brace
- Physical therapy to regain strength and mobility
Overall, a displaced bimalleolar fracture with open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion is a severe injury that requires prompt medical attention.
Treatment of Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion:
Treatment Options for Displaced Bimalleolar Fracture of Right Lower Leg with Malunion
A displaced bimalleolar fracture of the right lower leg is a severe injury that requires immediate medical attention. It occurs when the ankle joint is twisted or turned in an abnormal way, causing the two bones in the lower leg to break. The fracture is considered malunion when the bones heal in ...
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