OPS-Code 5-784.6h:
Operations on other bones: Bone transplantation and transposition: Cartilage-bone transplantation, allogeneic: Distal femur
You had an operation to place bone material and cartilage in your femur.
The femur has an upper, middle and lower section.The lower section of the femur is connected to the lower leg bones by the knee joint.The bones in a joint are covered with cartilage. When the joint is moved, the cartilage prevents the bones from rubbing against one another. The cartilage is normally strong and elastic, with a smooth surface.
The bone material was placed in the lower section of the femur. The bone material and cartilage for your femur came from another person.
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
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
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).