OPS-Code 5-058.51:
Other operations on nerves and nerve ganglia: Other reconstruction of a nerve and nerve plexus: Reconstruction with muscle vein graft: Nerves to hand
A nerve in your hand was restored using a vein and muscle fibers.
Nerves are a sort of wiring in the body. Nerves conduct information. The nerves use electrical impulses to do this. Nerves are important, for instance, in enabling you to sense contacts and temperatures, and to move your muscles.
Inside a nerve, there are nerve fibers that transmit information. If part of a nerve has been injured or severed, this part can be bridged using a vein and muscle fibers from another part of the body. This is intended to ensure that the nerve fibers can grow back together.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).