5-780.7j:
Operations on other bones: Incision in bone, septic and aseptic: Sequesterotomy: Patella
You have had an operation on your kneecap.
The kneecap sits at the front of the knee. It protects the knee joint. It is also important for knee movement. When you bend and straighten the knee, the kneecap slides along the femur. Tough tissue connects the kneecap to the muscle at the front of the thigh and to the shinbone.
This intervention involved making one or more incisions in your skin.
A piece of bone that had died off was then removed from your kneecap.
Damaged tissue or dirt can also be removed during this type of intervention.
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).