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98 results for “knee instability”
- Diagnostic code: DC 5236Musculoskeletal System
Sacroiliac injury and weakness
Rated under § 4.71a
- Diagnostic code: DC 5275Musculoskeletal System
Bones, of the lower extremity, shortening of:
Rated under § 4.71a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8628Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Neuritis.
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8721Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Neuralgia.
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 5317Muscle Injuries
Group XVII. Function: Extension of hip (1); abduction of thigh; elevation of opposite side of pelvis (2, 3); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XIV (6) in postural support of body steadying pelvis upon head of femur and condyles of femur on tibia (1). Pelvic girdle group 2: (1) Gluteus maximus; (2) gluteus medius; (3) gluteus minimus
Rated under § 4.73
- Diagnostic code: DC 5281Musculoskeletal System
Hallux rigidus, unilateral, severe
Rate as hallux valgus, severe.
- Diagnostic code: DC 5054Musculoskeletal System
Hip, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)
Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum. Values shown are Minor-column ratings only in source.
- Diagnostic code: DC 8620Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Neuritis.
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8729Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Neuralgia.
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8629Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Neuritis.
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 5331Muscle Injuries
Compartment syndrome:
Rate each affected muscle group separately and combine in accordance with § 4.25
- Diagnostic code: DC 8720Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Neuralgia.
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 7537Genitourinary System
Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism
Rate as renal dysfunction.
- Diagnostic code: DC 8723Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Neuralgia.
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8529Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Paralysis of:
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 5326Muscle Injuries
Muscle hernia, extensive. Without other injury to the muscleâ10
Rated under § 4.73
- Diagnostic code: DC 8623Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Neuritis.
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 5280Musculoskeletal System
Hallux valgus, unilateral
Rated under § 4.71a
- Diagnostic code: DC 5283Musculoskeletal System
Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, malunion of, or nonunion of
Rated under § 4.71a
- Diagnostic code: DC 5235Musculoskeletal System
Vertebral fracture or dislocation
Rated under § 4.71a
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