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5-790.38:

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 ulna

The long, straight part of your ulna was broken and has been stabilized in an operation.

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 ulna and the radius both have a long, straight section in the middle.

You broke the middle section of your ulna. You had an intervention to bring the bone parts of your ulna back together and put them into their normal position.

A long pin was inserted into the bone to hold together and stabilize the affected site.

The purpose of the long pin is to stabilize the ulna from inside. To achieve this, a hole is first drilled into the ulna. Then the pin is inserted into the interior of your ulna.

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).