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PCS Procedure

Insertion of Ring Ext Fix into R Tibia, Perc Approach

Insertion of Ring External Fixation Device into Right Tibia, Percutaneous Approach

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Lower Bones
Root Operation
Insertion

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Insertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

Approach · Approach
Percutaneous

Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

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