5-790.20:

Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Closed repositioning of a fracture or epiphyseal separation with osteosynthesis: By intramedullary wire: Clavicle

Your collarbone has been surgically aligned and aids were used to stabilize it.

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. The collarbone may be stabilized if it is broken, for example.

The fragments of your collarbone were put back in their normal place, and wires or pins in the bone were used to join and stabilize them. The purpose of the wires or pins 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).