5-059.6:
Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Other operations on nerves and ganglia: Inspect a peripheral neuroprosthesis
You have had a prosthetic nerve adjusted.
The aim of a prosthetic nerve is to take on some of the nerve’s functions. 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.
A prosthetic nerve usually consists of a device with one or more wires coming from it. The device generates electricity. The electrical impulses pass via the wire to the nerve that is to be treated. To achieve this, an operation is carried out to push the wire to the nerve concerned. The device, or parts of it, can also be implanted beneath 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
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).