5-795.4v:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a simple fracture in small bones: By external fixator: Metatarsals
One or more of your metatarsal bones were broken and were surgically stabilized using devices.
The foot is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. The lower leg is connected to the tarsus. Then comes the metatarsus and then the individual toes. The metatarsus consists of 5 elongated metatarsal bones.
You had an operation to first return the fragments of the affected bones to their normal position and put them back together.
In an operation, the affected parts of your metatarsal bone were returned to their normal position, and a special fixation system was used to put them back together and stabilize them for you. The special fixation system involves inserting metal pins or screws through the skin from outside and into the bone. These are 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).