click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Chapter 15
abbreviation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AC | acromioclavicular (joint) |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody (lupus indicator) |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| BMD | bone mineral density |
| C1 to C7 | cervical vertebrae |
| Ca | calcium |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| CMC | carpometacarpal (joint) |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DEXA or DXA | dual-energy xray absorptonmetry |
| DMARD | disease-modifying antirheumatic drug |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DTRs | deep tendon reflexes |
| EMG | electromyography |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L1 to L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-flammatory drug (prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders) |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| ORIF | open reduction of fracture/internal fixation |
| ortho | orthopedics |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| P | phosphorus |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| ROM | range of motion |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| T1 to T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
| TKR | total knee replacement/arthroplasty |
| THR | total hip replacement/arthroplasty |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |