OPS-Code 5-854.18:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of tendons: Shortening: Thigh and knee
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In einer Operation an Ihrem Knie oder Ihrem Oberschenkel wurden eine oder mehrere Sehnen verkürzt.
Sehnen bestehen aus sehr festem Bindegewebe. Über Sehnen sind Muskeln im Knochen verankert.
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
Further information
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
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).