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

Aids have been removed from your fibula.

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.

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

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).