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Arthroscopic joint operations: Arthroscopic joint operation: Joint washout with drainage, aseptic: Knee
Your knee joint has been washed out with a fluid.
When substances such as pus or blood accumulate in certain parts of the body, it can be harmful. To remove such substances, the areas can be washed out with a fluid. The purpose of the fluid is to loosen and absorb the substances. Sometimes the fluid can also contain certain agents. The fluid is then removed once more.
A synthetic tube was put into your knee joint. Your knee joint was washed out using this tube.
Your operation was carried out via an arthroscopy. An arthroscopy first involves making a small incision in the skin. A camera was pushed through this incision. This camera sends images of the inside of the joint to a screen. Instruments such as forceps and scissors can be inserted into the joint through other small incisions.
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).