OPS-Code 5-79a.7m:

Your lower ankle joint was realigned and stabilized using aids.

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 lower ankle joint is located between the tarsal bones.

The bones of the lower ankle joint were first returned to their correct position. Your lower ankle joint was then stabilized using a special fixation system and other special aids.

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.