5-787.9a:
Operations on other bones: Removal of osteosynthesis material: External fixator: Carpals
Aids have been removed from your carpal bones.
The hand is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. Immediately after the forearm is the carpus. Then comes the metacarpus and then the individual fingers. The carpus consists of 8 carpal bones. There are 2 rows of them. The lower row is closer to the wrist. The upper row is closer to the fingers.
To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal or plastic, for example.
A special fixation system has been removed from your carpal bones. A fixation system like this is used, for example, to stabilize broken 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
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