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1
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AC

A

acromioclavicular (joint)

2
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ACL

A

anterior cruciate ligament of the knee

3
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ANA

A

antinuclear antibody – indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus

4
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BKA

A

below-knee amputation

5
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BMD

A

Bone mineral density

6
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C1 to C7

A

cervical vertebrae

7
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Ca

A

calcium

8
Q

CK

A

creatine kinase – enzyme elevated in muscle disease

9
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CMC

A

carpometacarpal (joint)

10
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CTS

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

11
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DEXA or DXA

A

dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry – a test of bone mineral density

12
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DMARD

A

disease-modifying antirheumatic drug

13
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DO

A

doctor of osteopathy

14
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DTRs

A

deep tendon reflexes

15
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EMG

A

electromyography

16
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ESR (sed rate)

A

erythrocyte sedimentation rate – indicates inflammation

17
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HNP

A

herniated nucleus pulposus

18
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IM

A

intramuscular

19
Q

L1 to L5

A

lumbar vertebrae

20
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NSAID

A

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug – often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders – often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders

21
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OA

A

osteoarthritis

22
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ORIF

A

open reduction (of fracture)/internal fixation

23
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ortho

A

orthopedics (or orthopaedics)

24
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OT

A

occupational therapy – helps patients with impaired musculoskeletal function perform activities of daily living and function in work-related situations

25
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P

A

phosphorus

26
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PT

A

physical therapy – helps patients regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery

27
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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

28
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RF

A

rheumatoid factor

29
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ROM

A

range of motion

30
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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

31
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T1 to T12

A

thoracic vertebrae

32
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TKR

A

total knee replacement/arthroplasty

33
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THR

A

total hip replacement/arthroplasty

34
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TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

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