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30 Cards in this Set
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AC Joint
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acromioclaviculart joint
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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 erythmatosus
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C1-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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CTS
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carpal tunnel syndrome
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DEXA or DXA
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dual-energy x-ray absorptionmetry-a test of bone density.
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DMARD
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disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
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DO
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doctor of osteopathy
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DTRs
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deep tendon reflexes
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EMG
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electromyography
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ESR
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates inflammation
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IM
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intramuscular
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L1-L5
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lumbar vertebrae
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LE cell
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lupus erythematosus cell
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-flammatory drug-often prescribed to treat joint disorders.
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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
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PT
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physical therapy
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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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sed rate
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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SLE
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systemic lupus erythematosus
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T1-T12
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thoracic vertebrae
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TKR
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Total knee replacement
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THR
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total hip replacement
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TMJ
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temporomandibular joint
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