Which criterion does NOT apply when abstracting muscular system procedures?

A) Is the procedure an excision, release, repair, transfer, or reconstruction or other type of procedure?
B) Is a malignancy involved?
C) What general type of stabilization is provided (fixation or immobilization)?
D) What is the deepest layer of tissue treated?


Answer: C

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