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Spontaneous rupture of synovium or tendon

Definition

This is a spontaneous rupture to a fluid-filled sac containing viscous fluid which normally acts to decrease friction and also provides a cushion between bones and tendons and/or muscles around a joint.

Coding note

Includes rupture that occurs when a normal force is applied to tissues that are inferred to have less than normal strength.

Exclusions

5 subordinate codes

Nearby in Disorders of synovium or tendon