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Endoprosthetic joint and bone replacement: Inspection, replacement and removal of a hip joint endoprosthesis: Replacement of a femoral head prosthesis: To total endoprosthesis, custom prosthesis

You have had an operation on your 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.

You have had an operation to replace your artificial femoral head or parts of it. You have also been given an artificial hip socket.

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).