OPS-Code 5-79b.hm:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a joint luxation: Without osteosynthesis: Subtalar joint
Your lower ankle joint was surgically realigned.
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 lower ankle joint is located between the tarsal bones.
The bones of the lower ankle joint were returned to their correct position.
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).