5-808.a5:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical arthrodesis: Tarsus and/or metatarsus: Two joint compartments
Joints in your foot have been surgically stiffened.
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 metatarsus consists of 5 elongated metatarsal bones.
Damaged tarsal or metatarsal joints can cause various difficulties. To prevent difficulties, joints can be stiffened in a favorable position.
The surgery involved joining the bones firmly to one another in two joints. Metal screws or plates, for example, can be used to do this.
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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