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Title: Abbreviations - Orthopedics

Description: Orthopedic abbreviations

Total Flash Cards: 48

Created: 11/04/2007 18:56:00

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Term
AKA
 Definition
above-the-knee amputation
Term
AP
 Definition
anteroposterior
Term
ASIS
 Definition
anterior-superior iliac spine
Term
BKA
 Definition
below-the-knee amputation
Term
BMD
 Definition
bone mineral density
Term
ESWT
 Definition
extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Term
Ca
 Definition
calcium
Term
CDH
 Definition
congenital dislocation of the hip
Term
DEXA, DXA
 Definition
dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Term
DIP
 Definition
distal interphalangeal (joint)
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
fib
 Definition
fibula (slang)
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
L1-L5
 Definition
lumbar vertebrae
Term
C1-C7
 Definition
cervical vertebrae
Term
LLE
 Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LUE
 Definition
left upper extremity
Term
MCP
 Definition
metacarpophalangeal (joint0
Term
NSAID
 Definition
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
OA
 Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
ortho
 Definition
orthopedics (slang)
Term
P
 Definition
phosphorus
Term
PIP
 Definition
proximal interphalangeal (joint)
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy/therapist
Term
QCT
 Definition
quantitative computerized tomography
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RLE
 Definition
right lower extremity
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RUE
 Definition
right upper extremity
Term
S1
 Definition
first sacral vertebrae
Term
T1-T12
 Definition
thoracic vertebrae
Term
THR
 Definition
total hip replacement
Term
tib
 Definition
tibia (slang)
Term
ADA
 Definition
Americans with Disabilites Act
Term
ADLs
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
COTA
 Definition
certified occupational therapy assistant
Term
CPK-MM
 Definition
creatine phosphokinase (MM bands)
Term
CTD
 Definition
cumulative trauma disorder
Term
DTRs
 Definition
deep tendon reflexes
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyography
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
MD
 Definition
muscular dystrophy
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
OSHA
 Definition
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Term
OT
 Definition
Occupational therapy/therapist
Term
PM&R
 Definition
physical medicine and rehabilitation
Term
rehab (slang)
 Definition
rehabilitation
Term
RSI
 Definition
repetitive strain injury