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OPS-Code 5-782.4h:

Operations on other bones: Excision and resection of diseased bone tissue: Partial resection with continuity severance and with restoration of continuity: Distal femur

You have had altered bone tissue removed from the lower section of your thighbone (femur).

The femur has an upper, middle and lower section. The lower section of the femur is connected to the lower leg bones by the knee joint.

The operation involved cutting right through the thighbone (femur). The thighbone (femur) was then put back together.

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

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).