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Chapter 4
Musculoskeletal System- Orthopedics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |
| EMG | Electromyogram |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| L1-L5 | Lumbar (of the loin) vertebrae |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| Tx | traction or treatment |
| C1-C7 | Cervical (of the neck) vertebrae |
| LCL | lateral collateral ligament |
| T1-T12 | Thoracic (of the chest) vertebrae |
| Fx | Fracture |
| S1-S5 | Sacral vertebrae |
| DTR ( Hammer used by Dr's when they tap the knee) | Deep tendon reflex |