5-787.gn:

Operations on other bones: Removal of osteosynthesis material: Intramedullary wire: Distal 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. At their lower ends the tibia and fibula form the malleolus bones in the ankle. At the top of the ankle the lower ends of the tibia and fibula are connected to a bone at the back of the foot.

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

Pins or wires have been removed from the lower section of your tibia. Pins or wires like these are used to stabilize the tibia from within.

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).