OPS-Code 5-789.1k:

The growth of the tibia was temporarily slowed down by an operation.

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 top end of the tibia is connected to the femur by the knee joint. The top ends of the tibia and fibula are also connected by a joint just below the knee joint.

The operation was performed on the growth plate at the upper end of the tibia. There are growth plates in the long bones in the arms and legs, and the long bones in the hands and feet. There is a growth plate at each end of these bones. In children and adolescents, bone growth originates from the growth plates of the respective bones.

During the surgery, a specialized device is typically inserted near the growth plate. These specialized devices can be screws or plates, for example. This makes it possible to slow down the further growth of the tibia for a certain period of time. The device used can be removed later on. The tibia can then continue to grow.