OPS-Code 5-781.an:
Operations on other bones: Osteotomy and corrective osteotomy: Osteotomy without axis correction: Distal tibia
During surgery, the lower section of your shinbone was cut.
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 lower section of the shinbone can be cut to change the position of the upper ankle joint. The shinbone is then stabilized again. Plates and screws, for example, can be used to stabilize the bone again.
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
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
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).