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Operations on other bones: Osteosynthesis methods: By dynamic compression screw

You have had bones or parts of bones stabilized using one or more special screws.

To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal or plastic, for example.

Your treatment involved the use of one or more special screws. The special screws ensure that the bone parts that have been treated are pressed together in a particular way.

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).