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Operations on other bones: Osteosynthesis methods: Through fixed-angle plate with integrated band
You have had bones or parts of bones stabilized using one or more special plates.
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 plates. There is an additional metal band on this kind of plate. This allows the force to be distributed more evenly across the bones.
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).