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5-800.a6:

Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Implantation of a drug delivery system: Distal radioulnar joint

An operation has involved implanting a drug delivery system into the joint furthest from your body between your ulna and your radius.

The joint furthest from your body between your ulna and your radius is close to the wrist.

A drug delivery system is a particular material that contains medication. The drug delivery system usually releases the medication to the surrounding tissue over a long period of time.

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).