5-851.d7:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Severance of muscle, tendon and fascia: Desinsertion: Groin and genital area and buttocks
You have had an operation on tendons in your groin, genital organs or buttocks.
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones.
The operation involved severing one or more tendons in your groin, genital organs or buttocks. In the process, the tendon or tendons were separated from 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
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