5-056.3:
Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Neurolysis and decompression of a nerve: Nerves to arm
You have had an operation on a nerve in your arm.
Nerves are a sort of wiring in the body. Nerves conduct information. The nerves use electrical impulses to do this. Nerves are important, for instance, in enabling you to sense contacts and temperatures, and to move your muscles.
If the surrounding tissue is pressing on a nerve and constricting it, the nerve may become damaged. Scar tissue may also form inside a nerve. This scar tissue can also constrict the nerve. When a nerve becomes constricted it can cause problems.
You have had an operation to release a nerve in your arm from tissue that was pressing on the nerve.
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.
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