5-78a.ks:
Operations on other bones: Inspection of osteosynthesis material with reosteosynthesis: By angular stable plate: Talus
Your tarsal bones have been re-stabilized using aids.
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 anklebone is part of the tarsus. The foot connects to the lower leg via the talus. This connection is known as the upper ankle joint.
To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal or plastic, for example.
Your ankle bone fragments have 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).