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OPS-Code 8-400.1:

Skeletal traction: Traction using Steinmann pins: Olecranon process

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An Ihrem Ellenbogen wurde ein Knochenbruch behandelt.

Dazu wurde ein spezieller Nagel im Knochen befestigt. Mithilfe des Nagels kann man Zug auf die Knochenstücke ausüben. Dadurch sollen die Knochenstücke wieder richtig ausgerichtet und außerdem ruhiggestellt werden.

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).