OPS-Code 5-810.54:

During an arthroscopy, calcium deposits next to a joint in your elbow were removed.

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.

Calcium deposits next to the joint between your upper arm bone and ulna were removed. The tendons of various muscles run in the elbow area.Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones.Calcium can build up in these tendons or other soft tissue.Soft tissue includes muscles, fatty tissue and connective tissue, for example.

An arthroscopy first involves making a small incision in the skin. A thin tube is advanced through this incision. There is a camera at the top of the tube. The camera transmits images of the inside of the joint to a screen. Instruments such as forceps and scissors can be inserted into the joint through other small incisions.