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34 Cards in this Set
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AC
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acromioclavicular
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ACL
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anterior cruciate ligament of the knee
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ANA
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antinuclear antibody - indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus
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BKA
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below-knee amputation
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BMD
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bone mineral density
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C1 to C7
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cervical vertebrae
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Ca
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calcium
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CK
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creatine kinase - enzyme elevated in muscle disease
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CMC
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carpometacarpal (joint)
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CTS
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carpal tunnel syndrome
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DEXA or DXA
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dual-energy x-ray absirptiometry - a test of bone mineral density
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DMARD
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disease-modifying antiheumatic drug
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DO
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doctor of osteopathy
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DTR's
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deep tendon reflexes
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EMG
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electromyography
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ESR (sed rate)
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate - indicates inflammation
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HNP
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herniated nucleus pulposus
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IM
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intramuscular
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L1 to L5
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lumbar vertebrae
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders
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OA
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osteoarthritis
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ORIF
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open reduction (of fracture)/ internal fixation
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ortho
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orthopedics (or orthopaedics)
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OT
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occupational therapy - helps patients perform activities of daily living and function in work-related situations
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P
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phosphorus
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PT
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physical therapy - helps patient regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis
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RF
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rheumatoid factor
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ROM
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range of motion
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SLE
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systemic lupus erythematosus
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T1 to T12
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thoracic vertebrae
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TKR
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total knee replacement/arthroplasty
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THR
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total hip replacement/arthroplasty
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TMJ
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temporomandibular joint
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