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Abbreviations Flashcards

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BKA

A

Below the knee amputation

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AKA

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Above the knee amputation.

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BMD

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Bone mineral density

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C1 – C7

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Cervical vertebrae

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Ca

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Calcium

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DJD

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Degenerative joint disease

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Fx

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Fracture

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L1 – L5

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Lumbar vertebrae

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LLE

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Left lower extremity

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LUE

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Left upper extremity

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MCP

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Metacarpophalangeal joint

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OA

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Osteoarthritis

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Ortho

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Slang for orthopedics

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RA

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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RF

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Rheumatoid factor

Anti-CCP blood test measuring the level of antibodies and is always increased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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RLE

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Right lower extremity

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ROM

A

Range of motion

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RUE

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Right upper extremity

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T1 – T 12

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Thoracic vertebrae

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THR

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Total hip replacement

20
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Bone density test

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DEXA (or DXA) dual Energy x-ray absorptiometry scan and quantitative computerized tomography(QCT)

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ESWT

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
Procedure in which sound waves produced outside the body are used to break up bone spurs and treat other Meinel minor but painful problems of the foot

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