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Abbreviations
MEDOP 230- Orthopedics: Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| CPK-MM | creatine phosphokinase-MM |
| DTRs | deep tendon reflexes |
| EMG | electromyogram; electromyography |
| IM | intramuscular |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| ortho | orthopedics (short form) |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OT | occupational therapist; occupational therapy |
| PM&R | physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| PT | physical therapist; physical therapy |
| rehab | rehabilitation (short form) |
| RICE | rest, ice, compression, and elevation |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RSI | repetitive strain injury |
| RUE | right upper extremity |