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ROM
ROM is an abbreviation of 'range of motion'. Page updated January 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Rosenberg view
The Rosenberg view is a weight-bearing X-ray view with the knees bent at 45 degrees, and which is sensitive in terms of looking for early osteoarthritis of the knee and joint space narrowing. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Rotational osteotomy
Rotational osteotomy is a surgical procedure to cut a twisted bone and rotate the whole to a more functional position.
Rowing machine
Rehabilitation equipment that resembles a rowing boat.
RSD
RSD is an abbreviation of 'reflex sympathetic dystrophy'.
Runner's knee
Runner's knee is pain often experienced in runners where they are bothered by pain at the front or on the outer side of the knee.