OPS-Code 5-807.72:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical refixation of the capsular ligaments in other joints: Suture or plasty in the capsular ligaments of the elbow joint: Plasty of the medial capsular ligaments
You had an operation on one or more ligaments in your elbow joint.
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 body’s ligaments consist of tough connective tissue. Ligaments hold the joints together and ensure that we can move our joints normally.
When you turn your palms to face forward, you can distinguish between an inner side and an outer side of the elbow joint. The inner side faces the body, while the outer side faces away from the body. You had an operation on one or more of the ligaments on the inside of your elbow joint.
If ligaments in the elbow joint are damaged, the joint can be stabilized again in different ways. To do this, a tendon from your own body or a synthetic ligament can be used, for example.
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).