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Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Synovialectomy, total: Ulnocarpal joint
An operation on the little finger-side part of your wrist joint has involved removing its synovial membrane.
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
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