5-814.4:
Arthroscopic joint operations: Arthroscopic refixation and plasty of the capsular ligaments in the shoulder joint: Other reconstruction of the rotator cuff
One or more muscles or tendons in your shoulder that were damaged have been firmly reattached to the bone.
The shoulder has a muscle group made up of 4 muscles. The muscles begin to the front and rear of the shoulder blade. Tendons attach them to the humerus at the top. These muscles stabilize the shoulder joint and are involved in various arm movements. Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones.
When muscles or tendons are damaged, an operation may be required to firmly reattach them to the bone. With your shoulder, this was done 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).