5-78a.gc:
Operations on other bones: Inspection of osteosynthesis material with reosteosynthesis: By intramedullary wire: Phalanges of the hand
One or more of your finger bones have been re-stabilized using aids.
The hand is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. Immediately after the forearm is the carpus. Then comes the metacarpus and then the individual fingers. The thumb consists of 2 finger bones. The other fingers consist of 3 finger bones.
Your finger bone fragments were stabilized using wires or pins inside the bone.
The purpose of the pins or wires is to stabilize the finger bones 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).