| 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 |
