Common Abbreviations Related to the Skeletal System

This set of flashcards features ten common abbreviations related to the skeletal system. Many medical terminology abbreviations may have more than one meaning, while some terms may stand for more than one term. Always consider the context when looking at abbreviations.

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Common Abbreviations Related to the Skeletal System

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Fx

fracture

PMR

polymyalgia rheumatica

BDT

bone density testing

THA

total hip arthroplasty

OP

osteoporosis

CR

closed reduction

TKA

total knee arthroplasty

PKR

partial knee replacement

RA

rheumatoid arthritis

OA

osteoarthritis

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