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5-78a.m6:

Operations on other bones: Inspection of osteosynthesis material with reosteosynthesis: By ring fixator: Distal radius

Your radius has been re-stabilized using aids.

There are 2 bones in the forearm, the ulna and the radius. The ulna is on the side where your little finger is. The radius is on the side where your thumb is. Both bones in the forearm have an upper, middle and lower section. The lower ends of the ulna and the radius are connected to the hand by the wrist.

The bone fragments from the lower section of your radius have been joined and stabilized using a special fixation system. For the special holding system, metal pins or screws are inserted into the radius through the skin from outside. These are then joined to one another outside the body using a holding system. The fixation system consists of some rings and pins located around 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).