OPS-Code 5-801.3s:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on articular cartilage and the menisci: Refixation of an osteochondral fragment: Humeroradial joint
A piece of bone and cartilage in your elbow was reattached to the bone.
3 bones meet at the elbow. These are the humerus and the two bones in the forearm. The forearm bones are called the ulna and the radius. The ulna and radius are each connected to the humerus via their own joint. This helps a person to bend and stretch their arm. A third joint in the elbow connects the ulna with the radius. This allows a person to rotate the forearm inwards and outwards. This movement is needed, for example, when screwing in a light bulb.
The bones in a joint are covered with cartilage. When the joint is moved, the cartilage prevents the bones from rubbing against one another. The cartilage is normally strong and elastic, with a smooth surface.If a bone fracture extends into a joint, multiple fragments can form. These fragments consist of both bone and cartilage. A piece of bone and cartilage in the joint between your upper arm bone and radius was reattached to the bone. To do this, the joint was opened via an incision through the skin.
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).