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Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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EMG | Electromyogram |
Ortho | Orthopedic/ orthopedic procedure |
IVD or IVDD | Intervertebral Disk/ Disk Disease |
R in circle | Right |
L in circle | Left |
Bilat | Bilateral (same sides or two sides) |
ACL | Anterior Cruciate Ligament |
CCL | Cranial Cruciate Ligament |
TPO | Triple Pelvic Osteotomy |
TPLO | Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy |
THR | Total Hip Replacement |
CAR | Congenital Articular Rigidity |
PDR | Physicians Desk Reference |
PROM | Passive Range Of Motion |
VPB | Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals |
AAHA | American Animal Hospital Association |
AVMA | American Veterinary Medical Association |
DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) |
CVT | Certified Veterinary Technician |
CACVT | Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians |
NAVTA | National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America |
TTA | Tibial Tuberosity Advancement |
Extra cap | Extra Capsular Technique (procedure when non-absorbable suture replaces cranial cruciate ligament) |