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HLHS 101 Ch4
Musculoskeletal System Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |