5-78a.2g:

Operations on other bones: Inspection of osteosynthesis material with reosteosynthesis: By plate: Shaft of femur

The long, straight section of your femur has been re-stabilized using aids.

The femur has an upper, middle and lower section. The central section of the femur is long and straight.

The long, straight section of your femur has been stabilized using one or more plates.

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).