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Chapter 15 Chabner
abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AC | Acromioclavicular (joint) |
| ACL | Anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
| ANA | Antinuclear antibody |
| 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 e-ray absorptionmetry |
| DMARD | Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug |
| DO | Doctor of osteopathy |
| DTRs | Deep tendon reflexes |
| EMG | Electromyography |
| ESR (sed rate) | Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| HNP | Herniated nucleus pulposus |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| L1 to L5 | Lumbar vertebrae |
| NSAID | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| 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/ arthoplasty |
| THR | Total hip replacement/ arthroplasty |
| TMJ | Temporomandibular joint |