OPS-Code 5-789.1v:
Operations on other bones: Other operations on the bone: Epiphyseodesis, temporary: Metatarsals
The growth of one or more metatarsal bones was temporarily slowed down by an operation.
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 metatarsus consists of 5 elongated metatarsal bones.
The operation was performed on one or more growth plates of the metatarsal bones. 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 operation, a specialized device is typically inserted near the growth plates. These specialized devices can be screws or plates, for example. This makes it possible to slow down the further growth of the metatarsal bones for a certain period of time. The device used can be removed later on. The metatarsal bones can then continue to grow.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).