5-807.4:
Open surgical and other joint operations: Open surgical refixation of the capsular ligaments in other joints: Suture of the ligaments in the clavicle
You have had an operation that has sutured one or more of the ligaments in your collar bone.
The collarbone is a bone at the front of the ribcage. It runs from the ribcage to the shoulder and joins the shoulder blade at the shoulder. The body’s ligaments consist of tough connective tissue. Ligaments hold the joints together and ensure that we can move our joints normally. Various ligaments join the collarbone to the sternum and the shoulder blade.
When they are torn, ligaments can be stitched. Synthetic material, or connective tissue from one’s own body, can also be used to strengthen ligaments.
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).