5-780.45:
Operations on other bones: Incision in bone, septic and aseptic: Implantation of a drug delivery system: Shaft of radius
You had an operation on the middle part of your radius.
There are 2 bones in the forearm, the ulna and the radius. The ulna is on the side where your little finger is. The radius is on the side where your thumb is. Both bones in the forearm have an upper, middle and lower section.
This intervention involved making one or more incisions in your skin.
A drug delivery device was inserted or replaced in your radius. A drug delivery system is a particular material that contains medication. The drug delivery system usually releases the medication to the surrounding tissue over a long period of time.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Source
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