Chap 15, Abbreviations Flashcards
AC
acromioclavicular (joint)
ACL
anterior cruciate ligament of the knee
ANA
antinuclear antibody – indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus
BKA
below-knee amputation
BMD
Bone mineral density
C1 to C7
cervical vertebrae
Ca
calcium
CK
creatine kinase – enzyme elevated in muscle disease
CMC
carpometacarpal (joint)
CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
DEXA or DXA
dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry – a test of bone mineral density
DMARD
disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
DO
doctor of osteopathy
DTRs
deep tendon reflexes
EMG
electromyography
ESR (sed rate)
erythrocyte sedimentation rate – indicates inflammation
HNP
herniated nucleus pulposus
IM
intramuscular
L1 to L5
lumbar vertebrae
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug – often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders – often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders
OA
osteoarthritis
ORIF
open reduction (of fracture)/internal fixation
ortho
orthopedics (or orthopaedics)
OT
occupational therapy – helps patients with impaired musculoskeletal function perform activities of daily living and function in work-related situations
P
phosphorus
PT
physical therapy – helps patients regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
RF
rheumatoid factor
ROM
range of motion
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
T1 to T12
thoracic vertebrae
TKR
total knee replacement/arthroplasty
THR
total hip replacement/arthroplasty
TMJ
temporomandibular joint