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Ch. 4
Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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Hx | history |
Fx | fracture |
Tx | traction or treatment |
ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
MCL | medial collateral ligament |
LCL | lateral collateral ligament |
PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae (of the neck) |
T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae (of the chest) |
L1-L5 | lumbar vertebrae (of the loin) |
S1-S5 | sacral vertebrae |
DTR | deep tendon reflexes |
EMG | electromyogram |
FROM | full range of motion |
NSAID | non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
OA | osteoarthritis |
ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
PT | physical therapy |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
ROM | range of motion |
WB | weight bearing |
WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |