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HLHS 101 Ch4
Musculoskeletal System Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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Hx | history |
Fx | fracture |
Tx | traction or treatment |
ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
MCL | medial collateral ligament |
LCL | lateral collateral ligament |
PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
C1 - C7 | cervical (of the neck) vertebrae |
T1 - T12 | thoracic (of the chest) vertebrae |
L1 - L5 | lumbar (of the loin) vertebrae |
S1 -S5 | sacral vertebrae |
CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
EMG | electromyogram |
FROM | full range of motion |
MD | muscular dystrophy |
NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
OA | osteoarthritis |
ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
PT | physical therapy |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
ROM | range of motion |
THR | total hip replacement |
TKR | total knee replacement |
WB | weight bearing |
WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |