5-794.gx:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a multiple fragment fracture in the joint area of a long bone: By intramedullary wire: Other
One or more bones in your arm or leg were broken and have been operated on.
The arms and legs each consist of various long bones. These long bones can be divided into different sections. The bones have a long, straight section in the middle. At their ends, the long bones are joined to other bones by joints.
In your case the bone ends have broken into various pieces at the joint. You had an operation to bring the broken parts 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
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).