5-793.0n:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a simple fracture in the joint area of a long bone: Open repositioning of an epiphyseal separation without osteosynthesis: Distal tibia
Your shinbone (tibia) was surgically straightened.
There are 2 bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the fibula. The tibia is on the inside of the leg. The fibula is on the outside of the leg. Both bones in the lower leg have an upper, middle and lower section. At their lower ends the tibia and fibula form the malleolus bones in the ankle. At the top of the ankle the lower ends of the tibia and fibula are connected to a bone at the back of the foot.
A growth plate in your shinbone (tibia) became detached. In children and adolescents the bone’s growth stems from the growth plates. There are growth plates in the long bones in the arms and legs, and the long bones in the hands and feet. There is a growth plate at each end of these bones.
The lower end of your tibia was affected. The parts of your shinbone (tibia) were surgically returned to their normal position and put back together.
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
Source
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