OPS-Code 5-789.1r:

The growth of the fibula 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. At their lower ends the tibia and fibula form the malleolus bones in the ankle. At the top of the ankle the lower ends of the tibia and fibula are connected to a bone at the back of the foot.

The operation was performed on the growth plate at the lower end of the fibula. 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 fibula for a certain period of time. The device used can be removed later on. The fibula can then continue to grow.