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5-797.3t:

Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a fracture in talus and calcaneus: By plate: Calcaneus

Your heel bone was broken and was 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 tarsus consists of 7 tarsal bones. The tarsal bones form the rear part of the foot. The heel bone is part of the tarsus. It is located at the back of the foot. You can feel your calcaneus in your heel.

You had an operation to have the fragments of your heel bone returned to their normal position and put back together. Your heel bone was then stabilized using one or more plates.

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).