5-806.3:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical refixation and plasty of the capsular ligaments in the ankle joint: Suture of syndesmosis
The band that connects your two lower leg bones to one another has been sutured.
The body’s ligaments consist of tough connective tissue. Ligaments hold the joints together and ensure that we can move our joints normally.
There are 2 bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the fibula. The tibia is on the inside of the leg. The fibula is on the outside of the leg. Both bones in the lower leg have an upper, middle and lower section. The lower sections of the two lower leg bones are connected by a band.
In your case this band had torn and it has been surgically sutured.
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
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