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5-790.32:

Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Closed repositioning of a fracture or epiphyseal separation with osteosynthesis: By intramedullary nail with drilling of the medullary cavity: Shaft of humerus

The long, straight section of your humerus was broken and it has been surgically stabilized.

There are different parts to the humerus. The top end is connected to the shoulder blade in the shoulder joint. In the middle of the humerus there is a long, straight section. The lower end is connected to the forearm in the elbow joint.

First of all, the fragments of your humerus were surgically put back in their normal place. The site concerned was then joined together and stabilized using a long pin inside the bone. The purpose of the long pin is to stabilize the humerus from within. To achieve this, a hole is first drilled into the inside of the bone. The pin is then inserted into 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).