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Operations on other bones: Removal of osteosynthesis material: Screw: Proximal tibia
Aids have been removed from your tibia.
There are 2 bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the fibula. The tibia is on the inside of the leg. The fibula is on the outside of the leg. Both bones in the lower leg have an upper, middle and lower section. The top end of the tibia is connected to the femur by the knee joint. The top ends of the tibia and fibula are also connected by a joint just below the knee joint.
To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal or plastic, for example.
One or more screws have been removed from the upper section of your tibia.
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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