Orthopaedic Abbreviations

Here's a list of abbreviations related to the Orthopaedic terminology and jargon:


Acronym

Definition

PPMAPost-polio progressive muscular atrophy
PRICEProtection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
PRICEProtection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
PTFLPosterior Talofibular Ligament
PVNSPigmented Villonodular Synovitis
PVNSPigmented Villonodular Synovitis
PWBPartial-Weight Bearing
RARheumatoid arthritis
RERCRehabilitation Engineering Research Center
RIPERest,Ice,Painkillers,Elevation
RJOSRuth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
RNOHRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital
RSDReflex sympathetic dystrophy
RUJRadioulnar joint
SACShortArm Cast
SAKSSouth African Knee Society
SAOGSan Antonio Orthopaedic Group
SBMASpinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
SCNESpine Center of the Northeast
SCOASouth Carolina Orthopaedic Association
SHSSnapping Hip Syndrome
SLRTStraight Leg Raise Test
SMASpinal muscular atrophy
SMARTSpecific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timed
SOASouthern Orthopaedic Association


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