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abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AC | acromioclavicular (joint) |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody - indicator of systemic lupur erythematosus |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| BMD | bone mineral density |
| C1 to C7 | cervical vertebrae |
| Ca | calcium |
| CK | creatine kinase - enzyme elevated in muscle disease |
| CMC | carpometacarpal (joint) |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DEXA or DXA | dual energy x-ray absorptiometry - a test of bone mineral density |
| DMARD | disease modifying antirheumatic drug |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DTRs | deep tendon reflexes |
| EMG | electromyography (measures strength of muscle) |
| ESR (sed rate) | erythrocyte sedimentation rate - indicates inflammation |
| HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L1 to L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
| NSAID | nonsteriodal anti inflammatory drug (often prescribed for musculoskeletal disorders) |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| ORIF | open reduction (of fracture)/internal fixation |
| ortho | orthopedics (or orthopaedics) |
| 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 |