5-802.4:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical refixation (reinsertion) and suture of the capsular ligaments in the knee joint: Suture of the medial capsular ligaments
You had an operation to repair one or more of the ligaments in your knee joint.
The knee joint connects the thigh to the lower leg. The knee joint is made up of 3 bones. These bones are the thighbone (femur), the shinbone (tibia) and the kneecap. The kneecap sits in a groove at the front of the thighbone. The body’s ligaments consist of tough connective tissue. Ligaments hold the joints together and ensure that we can move our joints normally.
On the inside of the knee joint is the medial collateral ligament. It is one of the two collateral ligaments, and it stabilizes the knee. Joints are encased in a joint capsule. The ligaments on the inside of the knee joint have partly fused with the joint capsule.
You have had one or more of the ligaments on the inside of your knee joint repaired. An operation like this might involve stitching the ligaments. The ligaments may also be reattached to the bone or to the joint capsule.
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.
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