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Chapter 15 Chabner
abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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AC | Acromioclavicular (joint) |
ACL | Anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
ANA | Antinuclear antibody |
BKA | Below-knee amputation |
BMD | Bone mineral density |
C1 TO C7 | Cervical vertebrae |
Ca | Calcium |
CK | Creatine kinase |
CMC | Carpometacarpal (joint) |
CTS | Carpal tunnel syndrome |
DEXA or DXA | Dual-energy e-ray absorptionmetry |
DMARD | Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug |
DO | Doctor of osteopathy |
DTRs | Deep tendon reflexes |
EMG | Electromyography |
ESR (sed rate) | Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
HNP | Herniated nucleus pulposus |
IM | Intramuscular |
L1 to L5 | Lumbar vertebrae |
NSAID | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
OA | Osteoarthritis |
ORIF | Open reduction (of fracture)/ internal fixation |
ortho | Orthopedics |
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/ arthoplasty |
THR | Total hip replacement/ arthroplasty |
TMJ | Temporomandibular joint |