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Operations on other bones: Operations on metatarsals and phalanges of the foot: Resection (exostosis): Os metatarsale I

You have had an operation on the part of your metatarsus that is adjacent to your big toe.

The foot is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. The lower leg is connected to the tarsus. Then comes the metatarsus and then the individual toes. The metatarsus consists of 5 elongated metatarsal bones.

You have had a bony protrusion removed from the metatarsal bone that is adjacent to your big toe.

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).