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168 Cards in this Set
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Abduction |
To draw away from the mid line of the body |
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Adduction |
To move towards the mid line of the body |
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Achilles tendonitis |
inflammation of the tendon |
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Achilles tendonosis |
soreness or stiffness of the tendon, generally due to overuse |
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AICT |
achilles insertional calcific tendonitis, type of tendonitis that is associated with deposits of calcium |
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Allodynia |
pain due to a stimulus that normally does not provoke pain |
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Arthrodesis |
artificial induction of join ossification between two bones via surgery |
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Arthroplasty |
surgical repair of joint in which the arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with something better or by remodeling or realigning the joint by osteotomy or some other procedure |
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Arthroscopy |
surgical procedure and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an athroscope a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision |
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Arthrotomy |
incision/opening of a joint |
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Tinea Pedis |
fungal infection of the foot that causes itching, cracks and usually occurs between the toes |
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Avascular Necrosis |
bone death caused by poor blood supply to the area |
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Bieghton |
scoring system that has been used for many years as an indicator of widespread hypermobility |
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Bone Spur |
aka osteophyte, bony growth on a normal bone, generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time |
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Bunion |
an abnormal prominence on the inner aspect of the 1st metatarsal head with bursal formation and resulting in lateral or valgus displacement of the great toe, caused by heredity, arthritis and aggravated by shoe gear |
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Bunnionette |
aka Tailor's bunion, bump that develops on the outside of the foot - base of the 5th metatarsal |
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Bunionectomy |
surgical procedure to excise or remove bunion |
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Bursitis |
inflammation of the bursa that lies between tendon and skin or between a tendon and bone |
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Callous |
area of thickened skin that occurs in areas of pressure |
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Capsulitis |
inflammation of the capsule, commonly affects the 2nd digit |
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Capsulotomy |
incision of the capsule, commonly the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint to increase motion |
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Cellulitis |
skin infection cause by bacteria, symptoms can include fever, pain, tenderness, redness and swelling |
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Clubfoot |
deformity in which the foot is twisted out of normal position, congenital or by injury or poliomyelitis |
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Coalition |
condition where one or more bones are abnormally joined together (fused or coalesced) |
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Compartment Syndrome |
serious condition that involves increased pressure in a muscle compartment that can be traumatically induced or a chronic condition that can lead to muscle damage, nerve damage and problems with blood flow if not treated |
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Corn |
area of thickened skin that forms because of pressure, commonly occurs to the toes |
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Distal |
situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point especially of the body |
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Dorsal |
upper side of animals |
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Dorsiflexion |
flexion in a dorsal direction |
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Ecchymosis |
escape of blood into the tissues from the rupture of blood vessels |
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Effusion |
escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatics into the tissue or cavity |
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Entheseopathy |
disease occurring at the site of attachment of muscle tendons and ligaments to bones of joints |
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Equinus |
condition in which the upward bending motion of the ankle joint is limited |
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Erythema |
redness of the skin caused by injury, infection or inflammation |
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Eshcar |
slough or piece of dead tissue that is cast away from the median plane |
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Eversion |
movement of the sole of the foot away from the median plane |
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Exostosis |
formation of new bone on the surface of a bone |
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Exostectomy |
excision of an exostosis |
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Genu Valgum |
knock knees |
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Genu Valrum |
bowlegged |
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Gout |
kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood and cause joint inflammation |
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Haglund's Deformity |
bony enlargement on the back of the heel, aka pump bump |
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Hallux Limitus |
loss of motion to the big toe |
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Hallux Rigidus |
degenerative arthritis and stiffness due to bone spurs that affect the big toe joint |
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Hematoma |
localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue |
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Inversion |
movement of the sole of the foot toward the median plane |
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Iselin's Disease |
painful irritation and inflammation of the growth plate at the base of the 5th foot metatarsal |
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Mal-union |
imperfect union of previously fragment bone or other tissue |
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Matrixectomy |
permanent nail procedure using phenol and alcohol that chemically treats the matrix that prevents the nail from growing, used to treat chronic nail issues |
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MBA Implant |
procedure done in kids to correct a flat foot where a small device is implanted into the sinus tarsi |
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Med Adductus |
common foot deformity that causes the front half of the foot to turn inward |
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Metatarsalgia |
pain below and between the metatarsal bones where they join the toe bones |
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Non Union |
occurs when a broken bone fails to heal |
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Nueralgia |
sharp, shocking pain that follow the path of a nerve and is due to irritation or damage to the nerve |
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Neuroma |
inflamed nerve, most common Morton's neuroma between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals, common symptoms include burning, numbing and tingling pain |
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Neuropraxia |
condition in which a nerve remains in place after severe injury although it no longer transmits impulses |
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Onychia |
inflammation and ulceration at the base of the nail |
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Onychocryptosis |
ingrown nail |
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Onychomycosis |
infection of the nails by a fungus |
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ORIF |
surgical procedure-open reduction internal fixation |
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Osgood Schlatter's Syndrome |
present in growing children with local pain, swelling and tenderness over the tibial tuberosity |
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Osteochondral Defect |
area of damaged cartilage found in joint |
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Osteotomy |
surgical operation which the bone is cut to shorten, lengthen or change its alignment |
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Paraesthesia |
sensation of tingling, burning, pricking or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long term physical effect |
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Pes Cavus |
high arch |
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Plantar |
of, relating to, or typical of the sole of the foot |
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Plantar Fasciitis |
inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot |
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Plantar Flexion |
movement of the foot that flexes the foot or toes downward toward the sole |
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Proximal |
next to or nearest the point of attachment or origin, a central point or the point of view; especially located near the center of the body |
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Psoriasis |
common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation |
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Raynauld's |
disorder causing discoloration of the fingers, toes and occasionally other areas |
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Recurvatum |
deformity in the knee join, so that the knee bends backwards, excessive extension occurs in the tibiofemoral joint |
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RSD/CRPS |
reflex symptomatic dystrophy/complex regional pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition that can affect any area of the body but often affects an arm or leg, the damaged nerves are no longer able to properly control blood flow, feeling and temperature |
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Saddle Bone Deformity |
painful bump on the top of the foot, refers to an excess of buildup of bone t the metatarsal cuneiform joint |
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Serosanguineous |
containing or consisting of both blood and serous fluid |
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Server's Disease |
condition that affects growing adolescents, inflammation at the level of the heel growth plate, aka calcaneal apopthysitis |
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Subungual Hematoma |
collection of blood underneath the toenail |
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Synovectomy |
surgical removal of a part the synovial membrane of the synovial joint |
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Tarsal Tunnel |
loss of movement or sensation in the foot from damage to the tibial nerve |
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Tinea Pedis |
athlete's foot-infection of the fee caused by fungus |
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Xerosis |
abnormal dryness of the skin or mucous membranes |
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Abx |
anti-biotics |
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AHC |
at heel contact |
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AICT |
achilles insertional calcific tendonitis |
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ATF |
anterior talofibular |
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AVN |
avascular necrosis |
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BCDI |
bandage clean dry and intact |
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BME |
bone marrow edema |
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CC |
calcaneal cuboid joint
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CF |
calcaneio-fibular ligament |
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CN |
calcaneal navicular |
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DF |
dorsiflexion |
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DIPJ |
distal interphalangeal joint |
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DPN |
deep peroneal nerve |
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EA |
extra-articular |
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EDB |
extensor digitorum brevis |
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FB |
foreign body |
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FDB |
flexor digitorum brevis |
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FDL |
flexor digitorum longus |
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FF |
forefoot |
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Fx |
fracture |
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Dx |
diagnoses |
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FPD |
frontal plane dominant |
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FHB |
flexor hallicus brevis |
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FHL |
flexor hallicus longus |
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GVVRV |
genu varum, valgum or recurvatum |
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HAV |
hallux abductovalgus |
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HIPJ |
hallux interphalangeal joint |
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HK |
Hyperkeratoitic |
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Hx |
history |
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IA |
intra-articular |
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ICB |
infracalcaneal bursitis |
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IO |
Intraosseous infusion |
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IPJ |
interphalangeal joint |
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IS |
interspace |
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LLD |
leg length discrepancy |
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MTPJ |
metatarsalphalangeal joint |
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NC |
navicular cuneiform |
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NKDA |
no known drug allergies |
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N/V/F/C |
nausea/vomiting/fever/chills |
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no E/SOI |
no erythema or signs of infection |
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NS |
night splint |
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NWB |
non weightbearing |
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OCD |
osteochondral defect |
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ORIF |
open reduction internal fixation |
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PAB |
pre-achilles bursa |
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PB |
peroneal brevis |
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PCC |
plantar central calcaneous |
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PCN |
penicillin |
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PF |
plantar flexion or plantar fascitis |
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PIPJ |
proximal interphalangeal joint |
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PLT |
plantar lateral tuberacle |
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PMC |
posterior medial crest |
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PMH |
past medical history |
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PMT |
plantar medial tubercle |
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POMT |
point of maximum tenderness |
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POP |
pain on palpation |
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PPV |
pes planovalgus |
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PTT |
posterior tibial tendon |
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PWB |
partial weightbearing |
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RAB |
retro-achilles bursa |
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IPK |
intactable plantar keratosi |
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MMT |
manual muscle testing |
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RF |
rear foot |
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ROM |
range of motion |
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RTC |
return to clinic |
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SAB |
superficial achilles bursa |
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SB ABD |
superior border abductor hallicus muscle belly |
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SIIWC |
suture intact incision well coapted |
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SPD |
sagittal plan dominant |
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SPN |
superficial peroneal nerve |
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STJ |
subtalar joint |
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RCSP |
resting calcaneal stance position |
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T/B/S |
trauma/bruising/swelling |
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TMT |
tarsometatarsal joint |
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TN |
talo navicular |
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TPDPPV |
transverse plane dominant pes planovalgus |
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Tx |
treatment |
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VP |
verucca plantaris |
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VVFF to RF strain |
varus to valgus forefoot to rear foot strain |
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WBAT |
weightbearing as tolerated |
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WNL |
within normal limits |
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WOL |
without limitation |
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WOP |
without pain |
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PMT |
plantar medial tubercle |
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PCC |
plantar central calcaneous |
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Med Band PF |
medial band plantar fascitis |
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Post Calc |
posterior calcaneous |