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Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Synovialectomy, total: Acromioclavicular joint

An operation on your AC joint has involved removing its synovial membrane.

The AC joint connects the collarbone to the top end of the shoulder blade.

Joints are encased in a joint capsule. The synovial membrane lines the inside of the joint capsule. The synovial membrane produces the synovial fluid. This synovial fluid helps the surfaces of the joint to glide past each other. The synovial fluid also nourishes the cartilage that lines the joint surfaces of bones.

The operation involved opening the joint concerned via an incision in your 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).