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19 musculoskeletal
19 musculosketal abbreviations, acronyms, and eponyms
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04/28/2026

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BMD
Definition
Bone mineral density (used to measure bone strength)
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CTS
Definition
Carpal tunnel syndrome (compression of the median nerve)
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OA
Definition
osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
Term
RSI
Definition
Respective strain injury (overdue injury to muscles or tendons
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FNF
Definition
Femoral neck fracture (break in the neck of the femur)
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DHS
Definition
Dynamic hip Screw (implant systems for stabilizing femoral neck
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EMG
Definition
Electromyograph (measures muscle activity)
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DRA
Definition
Dynamic Range of motions (measure muscle activity
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ADLS
Definition
Activities of daily living (daily activities)
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AKA
Definition
Alternative names (used for identification)
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DEXA
Definition
Dual- Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Measure bone density)
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CTS
Definition
Carpal Tunnel syndrome (compression of the median nerve)
Term
OA
Definition
osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
Term
RSI
Definition
Repetitive strain injury(overdue injury
Term
FNF
Definition
Femoral neck fracture(break in the neck of the femur)
Term
DHS
Definition
Dynamic hip screw (implant system for stabilizing femoral neck fractures)
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Emg
Definition
electromyography (measure muscle activity)
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DRA
Definition
Dynamic Range of motion (Measure muscle activity for a more comprehensive list, You can refer to the source
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