5-78a.gh:
Operations on other bones: Inspection of osteosynthesis material with reosteosynthesis: By intramedullary wire: Distal femur
Your femur has been re-stabilized using aids.
The femur has an upper, middle and lower section. The lower section of the femur is connected to the lower leg bones by the knee joint.
The lower section of your femur has been stabilized using wires or pins inside the bone.
The purpose of the pins or wires is to stabilize the femur 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).