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OPS-Code 5-79a.gh:

Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Closed repositioning of a joint luxation with osteosynthesis: By intramedullary wire: Knee

Your knee joint was realigned and stabilized using aids.

The knee joint connects the thigh to the lower leg. The knee joint is made up of 3 bones. These bones are the thighbone (femur), the shinbone (tibia) and the kneecap. The kneecap sits in a groove at the front of the thighbone.

The bones of your knee joint were first returned to their correct position. Your knee joint was then stabilized inside the bone using pins or wires.

The purpose of the pins or wires is to stabilize the joint from within. To achieve this, they are inserted into the interior of 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).