5-790.4v:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Closed repositioning of a fracture or epiphyseal separation with osteosynthesis: By inter-locking nail: 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 bone fragments were then joined together and stabilized using a long pin inside the bone.
The purpose of the long pin is to stabilize the bone from the inside. To do this, the pin is inserted into the bone. The long pin may also be screwed to the bone at its ends.
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).