OPS-Code 5-782.5g:
Operations on other bones: Excision and resection of diseased bone tissue: Partial resection with continuity severance, restoration of continuity and soft tissue resection: Shaft of femur
You have had altered bone tissue removed from the middle section of your thighbone (femur).
The femur has an upper, middle and lower section. The central section of the femur is long and straight.
There are various soft tissues around the thighbone (femur). Soft tissue includes muscles, fatty tissue and connective tissue, for example. In addition to the altered bone tissue, you also had soft tissue from the area surrounding the thighbone (femur) removed. 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
Source
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