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2025 ICD-10-CM code Q72.51

Longitudinal reduction defect of the right tibia.

Use this code to report a congenital longitudinal reduction defect of the right tibia. Do not use this code for acquired conditions or fractures of the tibia.

Medical necessity for treatment is established by the presence of functional limitations, pain, or progressive deformity caused by the tibial reduction defect. Treatment aims to improve limb length equality, restore function, and prevent long-term complications.

Diagnosis and management of this condition is typically overseen by orthopedic specialists and may involve pediatricians, geneticists, and other healthcare professionals as needed.

In simple words: This is a birth defect where the right shinbone (tibia) doesn't grow to its full length or is underdeveloped.

A congenital condition characterized by the incomplete development or shortening of the right tibia, one of the two bones in the lower leg.

Example 1: A newborn infant is examined shortly after birth and found to have a shorter right leg. Imaging studies confirm a diagnosis of longitudinal reduction defect of the right tibia., A child presents with limb length discrepancy and gait abnormalities. After evaluation, a longitudinal reduction defect of the right tibia is identified as the cause., During a prenatal ultrasound, a fetal anomaly is detected, suggestive of tibial hypoplasia. After birth, the diagnosis is confirmed as Q72.51.

Thorough clinical examination findings describing the limb length discrepancy, gait abnormalities, and any associated deformities. Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis and assess the severity of the defect.

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