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Biopsy without incision on bones and joints: Imaging-guided percutaneous biopsy of joints and bursae: Pectoral girdle joints

Tissue samples were taken from a joint in your shoulder girdle using a needle.

The shoulder girdle has several joints: The actual shoulder joint connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the shoulder blade. A second joint connects the shoulder blade to the collarbone. The collarbone is also connected to the sternum by another joint.

The tissue samples were taken using a needle. This needle was inserted through your skin into the relevant joint. At the same time, images were taken of the inside of your body. That way it is possible to see exactly where the needle is.

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).