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Ch. 4
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hx | history |
| Fx | fracture |
| Tx | traction or treatment |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| MCL | medial collateral ligament |
| LCL | lateral collateral ligament |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae (of the neck) |
| T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae (of the chest) |
| L1-L5 | lumbar vertebrae (of the loin) |
| S1-S5 | sacral vertebrae |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexes |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| FROM | full range of motion |
| NSAID | non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
| ROM | range of motion |
| WB | weight bearing |
| WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |