OPS-Code 5-79a.74:

The joint between your humerus and your ulna has been realigned and stabilized using devices.

3 bones meet at the elbow. These are the humerus and the two bones in the forearm. The forearm bones are called the ulna and the radius. The ulna and radius are each connected to the humerus via their own joint. This helps a person to bend and stretch their arm. A third joint in the elbow connects the ulna with the radius. This allows a person to rotate the forearm inwards and outwards. This movement is needed, for example, when screwing in a light bulb.

The bones of the joint between your humerus and your ulna were first returned to their correct position. The joint between your humerus and your ulna was then stabilized using a special fixation system and other special devices.

To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal or plastic, for example. The special fixation system involves inserting metal rods or screws through the skin from outside and into the bones concerned. These are then joined to one another outside the body using a holding system.