*OPS: The operations- and procedure code (OPS) is the official classification for encrypting operations, procedures and general medical activities in the inpatient area and in outpatient surgery.
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Confirmed errors in treatment in medical interventions in Germany as of 2023
In 2022, ** tooth extraction errors were confirmed, as well as ** errors relating to the implantation of a knee joint prosthesis. Most errors were reported when implantation of a hip joint prosthesis at *** reported mistakes.
In total, over medical errors were reported in inpatient care in 2023.
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Medizinischer Dienst Bund. (August 20, 2024). Number of medical interventions (OPS*) with the most confirmed errors in treatment in Germany as of 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/582787/confirmed-errors-in-treatment-medical-interventions-germany/
Medizinischer Dienst Bund. "Number of medical interventions (OPS*) with the most confirmed errors in treatment in Germany as of 2023." Chart. August 20, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 19, 2026. /statistics/582787/confirmed-errors-in-treatment-medical-interventions-germany/
Medizinischer Dienst Bund. (2024). Number of medical interventions (OPS*) with the most confirmed errors in treatment in Germany as of 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 19, 2026. /statistics/582787/confirmed-errors-in-treatment-medical-interventions-germany/
Medizinischer Dienst Bund. "Number of Medical Interventions (Ops*) with The Most Confirmed Errors in Treatment in Germany as of 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 20 Aug 2024, /statistics/582787/confirmed-errors-in-treatment-medical-interventions-germany/
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Number of medical interventions (OPS*) with the most confirmed errors in treatment in Germany as of 2023 [Graph], Medizinischer Dienst Bund, August 20, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/582787/confirmed-errors-in-treatment-medical-interventions-germany/
