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52062 - Extensive Ruptured Muscle Repair

MBS service description:

Muscle, in the oral and maxillofacial region, ruptured, repair of (extensive), not associated with external wound (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
Schedule Fee:
336.85
@85% Benefit Fee:
@75% Benefit Fee:
Last updated on
March 29, 2025

When is item code 52062 (Extensive Ruptured Muscle Repair) typically used?

The need for extensive repair of a ruptured muscle in the oral and maxillofacial region, not associated with an external wound, arises when a severe internal muscle tear—typically from significant trauma or spontaneous failure—causes substantial loss of function, pain, or structural instability, requiring comprehensive surgical correction under anesthesia with assistance in a hospital. This procedure targets major ruptures in muscles essential for facial expression, jaw movement, or neck stability, where the injury’s severity exceeds limited repair capabilities. It is critical to restore full muscle function and prevent long-term disability or deformity in the maxillofacial area.

Reasons include:

  • Severe trauma: A heavy impact to the face tearing the temporalis muscle might impair chewing, needing extensive suturing.
  • Massive strain: A sudden neck twist causing a large sternocleidomastoid rupture could limit head rotation, requiring repair.
  • Spontaneous failure: Extensive tears in patients with muscle-weakening diseases might occur internally, needing robust intervention.
  • Functional collapse: Major ruptures affecting speech or swallowing demand repair to avoid permanent impairment.

For example, a patient with a complete masseter rupture from a sports injury might need this to regain bite strength, with assistance ensuring precision. In hospital settings, an elderly patient with a severe neck muscle tear from a fall could require this to avoid chronic pain or posture issues, given their frailty. The extensive approach and hospital care address the rupture’s scope, making this service essential for restoring function, reducing complications, and supporting recovery in significant internal muscle injuries.

Benefits to the patient

Surgeons repairing an extensive muscle rupture in the patient’s oral and maxillofacial region under anesthesia with assistance offer comprehensive benefits for severe cases. A primary advantage is full restoration of muscle strength. This meticulous repair ensures the patient regains complete facial function, vital for 'extensive muscle repair benefits.' It also prevents disability by reconstructing significant damage, protecting the patient from long-term impairment. Furthermore, it enhances recovery by leveraging assistance for precision, speeding the patient’s return to normalcy. For surgeons exploring 'maxillofacial muscle repair advantages,' this assisted procedure ensures patients experience robust strength restoration, disability prevention, and optimized healing, making it a critical solution for extensive internal muscle injuries.

Recovery considerations

Recovery of 4-6 weeks with swelling and restricted use; hospital monitoring may be needed.

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