M24.36: Pathological dislocation and subluxation of joint, not elsewhere classified Lower leg
You have partially or fully dislocated your knee.
The knee joint connects the thighbone (femur) to the lower leg. The kneecap is also part of the knee joint. There are 2 bones in the lower leg. These bones are called the tibia (shinbone) and fibula. There is also a joint immediately below the knee joint between the tibia and fibula. You may also have dislocated the joint just below your knee.
When a joint is dislocated, the bones in the joint are no longer properly aligned. The affected part of the body can then no longer be moved properly. One may also have pain in the joint.
You have dislocated your knee due to a disorder. This may be, for example, an inflamed joint or a condition of the nerves or muscles.
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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