Acronym | Definition |
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ORIF | Open Reduction and Internal Fixation |
RICE | Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation |
ACL | Anterior Cruciate Ligament |
FOOSH | Fall On Outstretched Hand |
MVA | Motor Vehicle Accident |
BKA | Below Knee Amputation |
THA | Total Hip Arthroplasty |
TKA | Total Knee Arthroplasty |
NSAID | Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug |
ROM | Range of Motion |
Fx | Fracture |
DVT | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
CREF | Closed Reduction External Fixation |
PWB | Partial Weight Bearing |
FWB | Full Weight Bearing |
MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
CT | Computed Tomography |
NWB | Non-Weight Bearing |
OT | Occupational Therapy |
PT | Physical Therapy |
EMG | Electromyography |
MCL | Medial Collateral Ligament |
PCL | Posterior Cruciate Ligament |
SLE | Side Lying Exercise |