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Operations on other bones: Removal of osteosynthesis material: Ring fixator: Pelvic
Aids have been removed from your pelvic bone.
To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal or plastic, for example.
The pelvis is made up of different bones. There are 3 bones on each side which each merge to form one large pelvic bone. A joint connects these two large pelvic bones to the sacrum at the back of the body. The sacrum is part of the lower spine. The two pelvic bones plus the sacrum form a bony pelvic ring or girdle. In front, the two pelvic bones are tightly joined to one another by ligaments and cartilage fiber.
A special fixation system has been removed from your pelvic bone. A fixation system like this is used, for example, to stabilize broken bones. The fixation system consisted of some rings and pins that were external to the pelvis.
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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