M67.37: Transient synovitis Ankle and foot
The thin membrane of a joint capsule or a tendon sheath in your ankle or foot has become inflamed.
At their lower end, the two lower leg bones have a bony prominence. These bony prominences on the ankles are called malleolus bones. The ankle joint is between the lower leg and the foot. There is an upper and lower ankle joint. The foot and toes consists of a lot of small bones and joints. At the back is the tarsus, followed by the metatarsus and then the individual phalanges of the feet.
Joints are encased in a joint capsule. A tendon sheath is a covering for the tendon. It cushions the tendon and contains a small amount of fluid. This reduces friction between the tendon and its surroundings. Joint capsules and tendon sheaths have a thin membrane lining inside.
Inflammations of the thin membrane of joint capsules or tendon sheaths can be caused by pathogens or toxic substances.
When the thin membrane of a joint capsule or tendon sheath becomes inflamed, it can be painful. It may also be that you are no longer able to move the affected area of your body properly.
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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