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Abbreviations
MEDOP 230- Orthopedics: Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AKA | above-the-knee amputation |
| anti-CCP | anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide |
| BKA | below-the-knee amputation |
| BMD | bone mineral density |
| C1 | first cervical vertebra or (atlas) |
| C2 | second cervical vertebra or (axis) |
| C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| DEXA | dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| DIP | distal interphalangeal (joint) |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| D.C. | Doctor of Chiropracty |
| D.O. | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| D.P.M. | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| ESWT | extracorporeal shock wave therapy |
| FX, Fx | fracture |
| L1-L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| MCP | metacarpophalangeal (joint) |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| ORIF | open reduction and internal fixation |
| Ortho | orthopedics (short form) |
| PT | physical therapist or physical therapy |
| QCT | quantitative computerized tomography |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| S1 | first sacral vertebra |
| T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| tib-fib | tibia-fibula (short form) |