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OPS-Code 5-840.s2:

Operations on the hand: Operations on tendons of the hand: Exploration: Flexor tendons thumb

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In einer Operation an Ihrem Daumen wurden Beuge-Sehnen untersucht.

Sehnen bestehen aus sehr festem Bindegewebe. Über Sehnen sind Muskeln im Knochen verankert. Manche Sehnen gehören zu Muskeln, die ein Gelenk strecken. Diese Sehnen nennt man Streck-Sehnen. Andere Sehnen gehören zu Muskeln, die ein Gelenk beugen. Diese Sehnen nennt man Beuge-Sehnen.

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).