5-794.g1:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a multiple fragment fracture in the joint area of a long bone: By intramedullary wire: Proximal humerus
You have broken your humerus (upper arm bone) and had an operation on it.
There are different parts to the humerus. The top end is connected to the shoulder blade in the shoulder joint. In the middle of the humerus there is a long, straight section. The lower end is connected to the forearm in the elbow joint. You broke the top end of your humerus. The break consisted of multiple broken parts.
You had an operation to bring the broken parts of your humerus back together and put them into their normal position. The break was stabilized using wires or nails into the bone.
The purpose of the nails or wires is to stabilize the bone from inside. To achieve this, they are inserted into the space inside the bone.
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
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