G57.4: Lesion of medial popliteal nerve
Your medial popliteal nerve is damaged.
The medial popliteal nerve runs through the hollow of the knee along the back of the lower leg. From the lower leg, the medial popliteal nerve runs under the inside of the ankle bone to the foot. There, the medial popliteal nerve gives off various branches.
The medial popliteal nerve controls various muscles in the lower leg and foot. It enables us to lower our foot and stand on tiptoes, for example. The medial popliteal nerve is also responsible for sensation in the calf and on the sole of the foot.
When the medial popliteal nerve is damaged, it can cause pain, tingling or a numbness in the calf or the sole of the foot, for example. It may also no longer be possible to lower one’s foot so well. The foot can then not be rolled so well when walking, for example.
The medial popliteal nerve may be damaged as a result of pressure, for example. The damage may be lasting or temporary.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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