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Abbreviations
MEDOP 230- Orthopedics: Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
CPK-MM | creatine phosphokinase-MM |
DTRs | deep tendon reflexes |
EMG | electromyogram; electromyography |
IM | intramuscular |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LUE | left upper extremity |
MD | muscular dystrophy |
NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
ortho | orthopedics (short form) |
OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
OT | occupational therapist; occupational therapy |
PM&R | physical medicine and rehabilitation |
PT | physical therapist; physical therapy |
rehab | rehabilitation (short form) |
RICE | rest, ice, compression, and elevation |
RLE | right lower extremity |
ROM | range of motion |
RSI | repetitive strain injury |
RUE | right upper extremity |