5-790.cg:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Closed repositioning of a fracture or epiphyseal separation with osteosynthesis: By transfixation nail: 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 within the bone using one or more long pins.
The purpose of the long pins is to stabilize the femur from within. To achieve this, they are inserted into the space inside the bone. The long nails are inserted through bones and join these bones together. Joints, for example, can be temporarily reinforced like this.
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).