Diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue

**Definition:** This chapter contains diseases of musculoskeletal system and diseases of connective tissue.

**Exclusions:** - Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - Temporomandibular joint disorders - Certain infectious or parasitic diseases - Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases - Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes