Enthesopathies of lower limb

Definition

This is a group of disorders which refer to any abnormality of tendon and ligament insertion points of the leg. Abnormalities include inflammation and calcification.

Exclusions

• Bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (FB50.1)

7 subordinate codes

• FB54.0Iliac crest spur
• FB54.1Iliotibial band syndrome
• FB54.2Tibial collateral bursitis
• FB54.3Calcaneal spur
• FB54.4Metatarsalgia
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Miscellaneous specified soft tissue disorders

• FB50Bursitis
• FB51Fibroblastic disorders
• FB52Soft tissue disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
• FB53Shoulder lesions
• FB55Certain specified enthesopathies
• FB56Specified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified