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Operations on other bones: Osteosynthesis methods: Internal lengthening or bone transport system: Non-motorized

A special aid which can be lengthened over time has been inserted into one of your bones.

Bones can be supported from the inside, by special aids. The special aids can be made longer when the bone grows. They can also be used to push parts of bones apart. If a bone is severed, new bone tissue grows between the resulting bone parts. If the parts are slowly pushed apart, the bone can be lengthened in this way. This method can also be used to get healthy bone to a site that is damaged.

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).