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OPS-Code 5-854.51:

Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of tendons: Replacement plasty with graft: Shoulder and axilla

Part of one or more tendons in your shoulder area was bridged.

Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones.To bridge a damaged area of a tendon, the body’s own tissue, donor tissue or synthetic materials can be used.

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

Further information

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).