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5-790.5g:

Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Closed repositioning of a fracture or epiphyseal separation with osteosynthesis: By intramedullary nail with joint component: Shaft of femur

The mid-section of your femur was broken and it has been surgically stabilized.

The femur has an upper, middle and lower section. The lower section of the femur is connected to the lower leg bones by the knee joint.

First of all, the fragments of your femur were 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 femur from within. To do this, the pin is inserted into the bone. The long pin is also attached to a big screw. This screw stabilizes other parts of 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).