Medical Terminology Chapter 3 - Abbreviations Quiz

Study Notes

BDT: Refers to a bone density test, which evaluates the strength and density of bones, crucial for diagnosing conditions like osteoporosis.
CR: Stands for closed reduction, a non-surgical method used to align fractured bones without incisions.
Fx: Abbreviation for fracture, indicating a break in the continuity of the bone, often classified by type or severity.
Oa: Represents osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and joint pain.
OP: Stands for osteoporosis, a condition marked by weakened bones and an increased risk of fractures due to decreased bone density.
PKR: Represents partial knee replacement, a surgical procedure where only the damaged part of the knee joint is replaced.
PMR: Stands for polymyalgia rheumatica, an inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness, particularly in the shoulders and hips.
RA: Refers to rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of joints, impacting mobility and quality of life.
THA: Stands for total hip arthroplasty, a surgical procedure to replace the hip joint with a prosthesis, commonly performed to alleviate pain from arthritis.
TKA: Abbreviation for total knee arthroplasty, a surgery to replace the knee joint with an artificial joint, typically due to severe arthritis or injury.