SURGICAL APPROACH (PRIMARY OR REVISION ANKLE REPLACEMENT)
The surgical approach used during Primary Ankle Replacement Surgery or Revision Ankle Replacement Surgery .
Format / Length
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Description
National Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| 1 | Anterior | 
| 3 | Anterolateral | 
| 2 | Lateral (Transfibular) | 
| 4 | Other (not listed) | 
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | SURGICAL APPROACHES (PRIMARY OR REVISION ANKLE REPLACEMENT) | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | National Joint Registry Data Set - Ankle | references in description SURGICAL APPROACH (PRIMARY OR REVISION ANKLE REPLACEMENT) | 
| Data Element | SURGICAL APPROACH (PRIMARY OR REVISION ANKLE REPLACEMENT) | references in description SURGICAL APPROACH (PRIMARY OR REVISION ANKLE REPLACEMENT) |