Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Musculoskeletal System
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31 Terms
ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
ADLs
Activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting)
AKA
Above the knee amputation
BDT
Bone density testing
BKA
Below the knee amputation
C1-C7
Cervical vertebrae
C-spine
Cervical spine
CFS
Chronic fatigue syndrome
CTS
Carpal tunnel syndrome
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
EMG
Electromyography
Fx
Fracture
L1-L5
Lumbar vertebrae
LBP
Lower back pain
MD
Muscular dystrophy
MG
Myasthenia gravis
NSAID
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
OA
Osteoarthritis
OP
Osteoporosis
ORIF
Open reduction internal fixation
Ortho
Orthopedics
OT
Occupational therapy
PT
Physical therapy
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
RICE
Rest, ice, compression, elevation
ROM
Range of motion
RSD
Repetitive stress disorder
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus
T1-T12
Thoracic vertebrae
TKR
Total knee replacement
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
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