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Endoprosthetic joint and bone replacement: Other joint plasty interventions: Insertion of spacers (e.g. after removal of an endoprosthesis)

You have had one or more spacers inserted into a joint.

Spacers can be used when an artificial joint is being removed, for example.

There are various kinds of spacers. Some spacers stiffen the joint. The spacers may also be coated in drugs that kill pathogens.

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).