5-78a.g0:
Operations on other bones: Inspection of osteosynthesis material with reosteosynthesis: By intramedullary wire: Clavicle
Your collarbone has been re-stabilized using aids.
The collarbone is a bone at the front of the ribcage. It runs from the ribcage to the shoulder and joins the shoulder blade at the shoulder.
Your collarbone has been stabilized using wires or pins inside the bone.
The purpose of the pins or wires is to stabilize the collarbone from within. To achieve this, they are inserted into the space inside the bone.
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).