ISPAD
International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes
ITE
In-training Exam
ITR
Inferior Turbinate Reduction
IVC
Inferior vena cava
IVCF
Inferior vena cava filter
IVP
Intravenous pyelogram
IVUS
Intravascular ultrasound
IVUS
Intravascular ultrasound
JAAOS
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
JBJS
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
JC
Joint Commission
JGME
Journal of Graduate Medical Education
JOA
Journal of Arthroplasty
JRGOS
J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
KOOS
Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score
L
Lumbar spine
L-spine
Lumbar spine
LAO
Left anterior oblique
Lap Appy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lap Choly
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
LAVH
Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
LC
Lateral compression
LCD
Local Coverage Determinations (Medicare)
LCLR
Lateral collateral ligament reconstruction
LCME
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
LDL
Low-density lipoprotein
LDS
Loeys–Dietz syndrome
LE
Lower extremity
LER
Lower extremity revascularization
LFP
Leadership Fellows Program
LHC
Left heart catheterization
LLE
Left lower extremity
LLRS
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society
LMCA
Left main coronary artery
LMR
Lateral meniscus repair
LMWH
Low-molecular-weight heparin
LON
Letter of Notification
LOS
Length of Stay
LP
Lumbar Puncture
LP
Lumbar Peritoneal
LSV
Lesser saphenous vein
LVEDP
Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Pressure
MAA
Master Affiliation Agreement
MAC
Medicare Administrative Contractor
MCLR
Medial collateral ligament reconstruction
MCP
Metacarpophalangeal joint
MD
Medical Doctor
MEC
Medical Education Committee
MECC
Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation
MedCAC
Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Commission
MedPAC
Medicare Evidence Development and Payment Advisory Committee
MFS
Marfan syndrome
MGMA
Medical Group Management Association
MI
Myocardial infarction
ML
Microlaryngoscopy
MMR
Medial meniscus repair
MOC
Maintenance of Certification
MODY
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young
MOI
Mechanism of injury
MORE
Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (Awards)
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
MPAP
Mean pulmonary artery pressure
MPJ
Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint
MR
Mitral regurgitation
MRA
Magnetic resonance angiography
MRCP
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatogram
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
MSPE
Medical Student Performance Evaluation
MSSP
Medicare Shared Savings Program
MSTS
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
MTP
Metatarsal phalangeal joint
MUC
Meaningful Use Criteria
MVR
Mitral Valve Replacement
MVV
Mitral Valve Valvuloplasty
NASS
North American Spine Society
NAVF
Native arteriovenous fistula
NBME
National Board of Medical Examiners
NBOME
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
NCD
National Coverage Determination
NCQA
National Committee for Quality Assurance
NCS
Nutcracker syndrome
NF
Night float
NIAMS
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
NIDDM
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
NIDDM
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
NIH
National Institutes of Health
NMS
National Matching Services
NNRTI
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
NOLC
National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference
NOMI
Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia
NPI
National Provider Identifier
NPWT
Negative-pressure wound therapy
NQF
National Quality Forum
NRMP
National Resident Matching Program
NRTI
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
NSTEMI
Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction
NSTEMI
Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
NV
Neurovascular status
NWB
Non-weight bearing
OA
Osteoarthritis