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Endoprosthetic joint and bone replacement: Inspection, replacement and removal of a knee joint endoprosthesis: Other

You have had to undergo further surgery due to the prosthesis in the knee joint.

When a joint is badly worn or injured, it may be painful or less mobile. A prosthesis may then be provided. The prosthesis replaces the entire joint or specific parts of the joint. The prosthesis is anchored in the bone.

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).