Unit 5 Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae (numbered superior to inferior) |
| CT | computed tomography |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| Fx | fracture |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L1-L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
| LCL | lateral collateral ligament |
| MCL | medial collateral ligament |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| ORIF | open reduction / internal fixation |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
| ROM | range of motion |
| S1-S5 | sacral vertebrae |
| T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
| WB | weight-bearing |
| WBAT | weight-bearing as tolerated |
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