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OPS-Code 5-789.x1:

Operations on other bones: Other operations on the bone: Other: Proximal humerus

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Sie wurden am oberen Ende des Oberarm-Knochens operiert.

Am Oberarm-Knochen unterscheidet man verschiedene Teile. Das obere Ende ist im Schultergelenk mit dem Schulterblatt verbunden. In der Mitte des Oberarm-Knochens liegt ein langer, gerader Abschnitt. Das untere Ende ist im Ellenbogen-Gelenk mit dem Unterarm verbunden.

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).