Klinik für orthopädische Chirurgie, Sporttraumatologie und Unfallchirurgie

Treatments according to OPS

Service Number of cases OPS key Info
Surgical implantation of an artificial hip joint 287 5-820
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the joint region of a long bone and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates 252 5-794
Surgical access to the lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx 249 5-032
Reduction of a fracture or a separated growth cartilage (epiphyseal cartilage) and external fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates 248 5-790
Osteosynthesis (dynamic stabilisation) of the spine 237 5-83b
Surgical implantation of artificial knee joint 234 5-822
Surgical removal of diseased intervertebral disc tissue 185 5-831
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the joint region of a long bone 173 5-793
Operation using aids for optical magnification, e.g. magnifying spectacles, operating microscope 165 5-984
Procedures on the spine for the treatment of pain, with the smallest possible incision into the skin and minimal tissue damage (minimally invasive) 128 5-83a
Removal of the devices used to fix bone fragments, e.g. in fractures 122 5-787
Other operations on the spine 118 5-839
Interdisciplinary measures for early postoperative treatment and early rehabilitation of ill elderly people 117 8-550
Simple surgical closure of the skin or the subcutaneous tissues after injuries, e.g. with a suture 114 5-900
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic around a nerve root or nerve close to the spine 110 8-914
Surgical removal of diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine 108 5-832
Surgical wound toilet [wound debridement] with removal of diseased tissue from the skin and subcutaneous tissue 81 5-896
Surgical stiffening of the spine - spondylodesis 72 5-836
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 59 5-812
Surgical fixation of vertebrae using devices such as screws or plates 51 5-835
Suturing or other operations on a tendon or a synovial sheath 51 5-855
Surgical fixation of the bone fragments, e.g. in fractures, using devices such as screws or plates 47 5-786
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 47 5-814
Complex treatment for colonisation or infection with non multi-resistant pathogens requiring isolation 47 8-98g
Surgical access to the area between the head and neck or to the cervical spine 45 5-030
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin 45 5-916
Surgical reduction of a compound fracture of a small bone 42 5-796
Surgical reduction of a comminuted fracture in the shaft of a long bone 38 5-792
Revision operations 38 5-983
Surgical removal of diseased bone tissue 34 5-782
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture of a small bone 34 5-795
Other operations on the bone, muscles or joints 32 5-869
Open surgical procedure on a joint 31 5-800
Surgical incision into bony tissue because of sterile or infected contaminated bone disease 30 5-780
Surgical incision into the muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 30 5-850
Surgical implantation of an artificial joint in the arm or shoulder 28 5-824
Additional information on surgery to the spinal column 27 5-83w
Other surgical incision into the skin or subcutaneous tissues 27 5-892
Surgical reduction of a simple fracture in the shaft of a long bone 26 5-791
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone through a surgical incision 24 1-503
Operation on the synovium by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 23 5-811
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial knee joint 23 5-823
Non-surgical reduction of a dislocated joint without surgical fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates 23 8-201
Reconstructive operations on the spinal cord or spinal meninges 22 5-036
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments in the knee joint by endoscopy (arthroscopy) 22 5-813
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial hip joint 22 5-821
Operation on bones of the foot 21 5-788
Other operations on the muscles, tendons, their connective tissue sheaths or bursae 21 5-859
Specific dressing techniques 21 8-190
Surgical transplantation or transposition of bone tissue 20 5-784
Other operations to secure or restore the function of a joint 20 5-829
Surgical incision into the spinal canal 19 5-033
Non-surgical reduction of a fracture without surgical fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates 19 8-200
Surgical removal of bone tissue for purposes of transplantation 18 5-783
Reduction of a dislocated joint from the outside and fixation of the bone using devices such as screws or plates 18 5-79a
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of any other joint 18 5-807
Surgical stiffening of a joint (ankylosis) 18 5-808
Pain control by injecting an anaesthetic into a joint of the spine 16 8-917
Surgical procedure on a joint by endoscopy 15 5-810
Insertion or exchange of a tube (catheter) in a large vein 13 8-831
Surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues 12 5-894
Radio-controlled cardiological telemetry 12 8-933
Examination of a joint or of a bursa by taking a sample of fluid or tissue with a needle 10 1-854
Surgical access to the thoracic spine 9 5-031
Operation on the cerebrospinal fluid spaces in the spinal canal 9 5-038
Other operations on the spinal cord or the spinal meninges 9 5-039
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function 9 5-056
Surgical separation of bony tissue to compensate for malalignment 9 5-781
Use of a cardiac pacemaker that can be used in a magnetic resonance tomography unit 9 5-934
Surgical reduction of a dislocated joint 8 5-79b
Reconstructive operations on the tendons 8 5-854
Replacement of a vertebral body or complex reconstructive operation of the spine e.g. because of a humpback 7 5-837
Free skin flap grafting [site of removal and nature of the graft] 7 5-902
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into a joint with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid 7 8-158
Interdisciplinary management for colonisation or infection with multiresistant germs (pathogens) 7 8-987
Treatment procedure to maintain and encourage practical everyday and social skills - psychosocial intervention 7 9-401
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the shoulder joint 6 5-805
Removal of parts of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 6 5-852
Nature of the graft material 6 5-930
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) during arthroscopy 5 1-482
Implantation of synthetic bone material 5 5-785
Re-operation, exchange or removal of an artificial joint in the arm or shoulder 5 5-825
Division of muscles, tendons or their connective tissue sheaths 5 5-851
Reconstructive operations on the connective tissue sheaths of muscles 5 5-856
Mobilisation of a stiff joint under anaesthesia - brisement force 5 8-210
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of joints or bursae through a surgical incision 4 1-504
Other operations on the nerves or nerve ganglions 4 5-059
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the pelvic margin or pelvic ring 4 5-798
Operation on the kneecap (patella) or its ligaments 4 5-804
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care 4 8-982
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of the bone marrow without surgical incision not specified 1-424
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of bone with a needle not specified 1-480
Taking a tissue sample (biopsy) of muscle or soft tissue through a surgical incision not specified 1-502
Examination of a joint by endoscopy not specified 1-697
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the spinal cord or spinal meninges not specified 5-035
Operation to divide adhesions around a nerve or to relieve pressure on the nerve or to abolish the nerve function with transposition of the nerve not specified 5-057
Wound care of the outer ear not specified 5-183
Other operations on the mouth not specified 5-279
Insertion of a temporary, artificial tracheal opening not specified 5-311
Surgical incision into the chest wall or pleura not specified 5-340
Removal, exchange or correction of a pacemaker or defibrillator not specified 5-378
Surgical suture of blood vessels not specified 5-388
Other surgical closure of blood vessels not specified 5-389
Other operations on blood vessels not specified 5-399
Surgical removal of individual lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels not specified 5-401
Other operations on the oesophagus not specified 5-429
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the stomach not specified 5-433
Surgical removal or destruction of diseased tissue in the large intestine not specified 5-452
Surgical removal of parts of the large intestine not specified 5-455
Creation of an artificial bowel opening (ostomy), as a protective measure during another operation not specified 5-462
Surgical opening of the abdominal cavity or tissue lying behind (retroperitoneum) not specified 5-541
Surgical creation of a connection between the urinary bladder and skin of the abdomen for artificial urinary drainage not specified 5-572
Other operations on the urinary bladder not specified 5-579
Surgical removal of a testicle not specified 5-622
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the eye socket (orbit) not specified 5-766
Other operations on the bones not specified 5-789
Revision of osteosynthesis material with reosteosynthesis not specified 5-78a
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the ankle bone (talus) or heel bone (calcaneus) not specified 5-797
Surgical reduction of a fracture of the acetabulum or of the head of the femur and fixation of the bone fragments using devices such as screws or plates not specified 5-799
Operation on the articular cartilage or on the cartilage discs (menisci) not specified 5-801
Surgical re-fixation and suture of the capsule or ligaments of the knee joint not specified 5-802
Reconstructive operations on the tendons or ligaments of the ankle joint not specified 5-806
Other joint surgery by endoscopy (arthroscopy) not specified 5-819
Surgical incision into diseased bone or joint tissue in the spine not specified 5-830
Operation on the tendons of the hand not specified 5-840
Reconstructive operations on the muscles not specified 5-853
Additional information on surgery to the locomotor organs not specified 5-86a
Extensive surgical removal of diseased tissue from the skin or subcutaneous tissues not specified 5-895
Skin grafting [site of removal and nature of the piece of skin removed] not specified 5-901
Other skin and subcutaneous operations not specified 5-91a
Temporary covering of soft tissue injuries with skin or artificial skin for burns or chemical burns not specified 5-923
Use of specific bone substitutes and material for bone augmentation, which are free of allergenic substances not specified 5-931
Treatment of multiple injuries that are not life-threatening not specified 5-981
Operation using a navigation system which produces real-time 3-D images of the surgical site during the operation not specified 5-988
Premature termination of an operation (operation not carried out completely) not specified 5-995
Treatment by the targeted insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity with subsequent administration or removal of substances, e.g. fluid not specified 8-153
Treatment of a joint by irrigation not specified 8-178
Distraction of the ends of the bone in a skull fracture not specified 8-410
Treatment of a nose bleed by packing with absorbent material (tamponade) not specified 8-500
Treatment of physically or functionally induced disorders of speech, language, the voice or swallowing not specified 9-320