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Operations on other bones: Removal of osteosynthesis material: Ring fixator: Proximal humerus

Aids have been removed from your humerus.

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

There are different parts to the humerus. The top end is connected to the shoulder blade in the shoulder joint. In the middle of the humerus there is a long, straight section. The lower end is connected to the forearm in the elbow joint.

A special fixation system has been removed from the upper end of your humerus. A fixation system like this is used, for example, to stabilize broken bones. The fixation system for your humerus consisted of some rings and pins that were external to the arm.

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).