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Chapter 15
abbreviation
Term | Definition |
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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 |