Language of Medicine Chapter 15- Abbreviations

AC joint

acromioclavicular joint

ACL

anterior cruciate ligament of the knee

ANA

antinuclear antibody - indicator of systematic lupus erythematosus

BKA

below-knee amputation

Ca

calcium

CTS

carpal tunnel syndrome

CMC

carpometacarpal (joint)

C1-C7

cervical vertebrae

CK

creatine kinase- enzyme elevated in muscle disease

DTR's

deep tendon reflexes

DMARD

disease-modifying antirheumatic drug

DO

doctor of osteopathy

DEXA or DXA

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

EMG

electromyography

sed rate

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

HNP

herniated nucleus pulposus

IM

intramuscular

L1-L5

lumbar vertebrae

NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-often prescribed to treat joint disorders

OT

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

ORIF

open reduction (of fracture) / internal fixation

Ortho

orthopedics (or orthopaedics)

OA

osteoarthritis

P

phosphorus

PT

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

ROM

range of motion

RA

rheumatoid arthritis

RF

rheumatoid factor

SLE

systemic lupus erythematosus

TMJ

temporomandibular joint.

THR

total hip replacement/arthroplasty

TKR

total knee replacement/arthroplasty

BMD

bone mineral density

ESR (sed rate)

erythrocyte sedimentation rate - indicates inflammation

T1-T12

thoracic vertebrae