5-790.2v:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Closed repositioning of a fracture or epiphyseal separation with osteosynthesis: By intramedullary wire: Metatarsals
One or more bones in your foot have been surgically straightened and 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 metatarsus consists of 5 elongated metatarsal bones.
One or more of your metatarsal bones were affected. First of all, the pieces of bone were surgically put back in their normal place. The pieces of bone were then joined together and stabilized within the bone using wires or pins.
The purpose of the pins or wires is to stabilize the metatarsal 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).