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5-794.5n:

Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a multiple fragment fracture in the joint area of a long bone: By external fixator: Distal tibia

The lower part of your tibia was broken and you have had an operation to align and stabilize it using aids.

To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal, plastic or carbon, for example.

There are 2 bones in the lower leg. The tibia is on the inside of the lower leg. The lower part of your tibia has been stabilized using a special holding system. For the special holding system you have had metal pins or screws inserted into your tibia through the skin from outside. These were then joined to one another outside the body using a holding system.

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).