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Week 2 Chapter 3
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| EMG | Electromyogram |
| Ortho | Orthopedic/ orthopedic procedure |
| IVD or IVDD | Intervertebral Disk/ Disk Disease |
| R in circle | Right |
| L in circle | Left |
| Bilat | Bilateral (same sides or two sides) |
| ACL | Anterior Cruciate Ligament |
| CCL | Cranial Cruciate Ligament |
| TPO | Triple Pelvic Osteotomy |
| TPLO | Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy |
| THR | Total Hip Replacement |
| CAR | Congenital Articular Rigidity |
| PDR | Physicians Desk Reference |
| PROM | Passive Range Of Motion |
| VPB | Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals |
| AAHA | American Animal Hospital Association |
| AVMA | American Veterinary Medical Association |
| DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) |
| CVT | Certified Veterinary Technician |
| CACVT | Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians |
| NAVTA | National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America |
| TTA | Tibial Tuberosity Advancement |
| Extra cap | Extra Capsular Technique (procedure when non-absorbable suture replaces cranial cruciate ligament) |