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Operations on the spine: Spondylodesis: Dorsal: 1 segment

Your spine has been stiffened in a certain place.

The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc. An area made up of 2 adjacent vertebrae is called a segment.

You have had the vertebrae in one segment attached to each other from behind to stiffen them. The operation may also involve replacing the disk between the vertebrae.

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).