OPS-Code 5-855.59:
Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Suture and other operations on tendons and tendon sheath: Tenolysis, one tendon: Lower leg
You have had adhesions released from a tendon in your lower leg.
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones.
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).