5-820.01:
Endoprosthetic joint and bone replacement: Implantation of an endoprosthesis in the hip joint: Total endoprosthesis: Cemented
You have been given an artificial hip joint.
The two hip joints connect the pelvis to the thighbones (femurs). At each side of the pelvic bone there is a depression. This depression is also called the hip socket. The femoral head sits in the hip socket. The femoral head is the rounded, top end of the femur.
Your hip socket and femoral head have been surgically replaced by synthetic material.
An artificial hip socket is usually made of metal or plastic, and it is fixed to the pelvic bone. An artificial femoral head is usually made of metal or ceramic and it sits on a prosthetic shaft. The prosthetic shaft is a broad rod made of metal and it is firmly embedded into the femur. Bone cement was used to fix the synthetic material to your bone. Bone cement is a special material that acts like a glue.
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).