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Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical operation on a joint: Resection of parts and/or remains of ligaments: Sternoclavicular joint

An operation on the joint between your sternum and your collarbone has involved removing parts of ligaments.

The body’s ligaments consist of tough connective tissue. Ligaments hold the joints together and ensure that we can move our joints normally.

The operation involved opening the joint 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).