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
