OPS-Code 5-782.2q:
Operations on other bones: Excision and resection of diseased bone tissue: Partial resection with continuity severance: Shaft of fibula
Altered bone tissue was removed from the middle section of your calf bone (fibula).
There are 2 bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the fibula. The tibia is on the inside of the leg. The fibula is on the outside of the leg. Both bones in the lower leg have an upper, middle and lower section. The tibia and fibula both have a long, straight section in the middle.
The operation involved cutting right through the calf bone (fibula).
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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