KIP Infracstructure
0.2.1 - release

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CodeSystem: Vancouver classification of periprosthetic hip fractures

Official URL: https://kip.rkkp.dk/fhir/CodeSystem/VancouverClassification Version: 0.2.1
Active as of 2022-11-07 Computable Name: VancouverClassification

Vancouver classification of periprosthetic hip fractures; Link: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/vancouver-classification-of-periprosthetic-hip-fractures

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

Generated Narrative: CodeSystem VancouverClassification

This case-insensitive code system https://kip.rkkp.dk/fhir/CodeSystem/VancouverClassification defines the following codes in an undefined hierarchy:

LvlCodeDisplayDefinition
1 type_a Type A: fractures involve the trochanteric area Type A: fractures involve the trochanteric area
2   type_ag Type A(G): greater trochanter Type A(G): greater trochanter
2   type_al Type A(L): lesser trochanter Type A(L): lesser trochanter
1 type_b Type B: around the stem or just below it Type B: around the stem or just below it
2   type_b1 Type B1: stem stable Type B1: stem stable
2   type_b2 Type B2: stem loose Type B2: stem loose
2   type_b3 Type B3: stem loose, bone stock inadequate Type B3: stem loose, bone stock inadequate
1 type_c Type C: well below the stem Type C: well below the stem
2   type_c1 Type C1 Type C1
2   type_c2 Type C2 Type C2
2   type_c3 Type C3 Type C3