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  1. Dislocation - Penn Medicine

    Jun 17, 2024 · Definition A dislocation is a disruption of the normal position of the ends of two or more bones where they meet at a joint. A joint is the place where two bones connect, which …

  2. Overview of Dislocations - Injuries and Poisoning - Merck …

    A dislocation is complete separation of the bones that form a joint. In subluxation, the bones in a joint are partly out of position. Often, a dislocated joint remains dislocated until it is put back in …

  3. Dislocation: Types, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic

    Dislocation A dislocation is the medical term for bones in one of your joints being pushed out of their usual place. They can affect any joint in your body. Dislocations almost always happen …

  4. Dislocations: Types, Treatment, and Recovery - Patient

    Dislocation of a joint is usually sudden and extremely painful as the ends of the bones dislocate from one another. This is because tissues around the joint are stretched and torn.

  5. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

    A joint dislocation, also called luxation, occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet. [1] A partial dislocation is referred to as a subluxation.

  6. Dislocations: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments - Healthline

    Sep 29, 2018 · When it slips or pops out of that joint, you have a dislocated shoulder. You can dislocate almost any joint in your body, including your knee, hip, ankle, or shoulder. Since a …

  7. Overview of Dislocations - Injuries; Poisoning - MSD Manual ...

    Often, a dislocated joint remains dislocated until reduced (realigned) by a clinician, but sometimes it reduces spontaneously. Dislocations may be open (in communication with the environment …

  8. Understanding Dislocation -- the Basics - WebMD

    Nov 15, 2024 · What Is a Dislocation? Basically, "dislocation" means that the bones that form the joint have slipped out of their normal position in the joint. A joint can become dislocated if you …

  9. Dislocation: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 3, 2024 · What first-aid steps to take for dislocation of a joint.

  10. Joint Dislocation: Symptoms and Care | UPMC

    A dislocation happens when the end of the bone, connected to the joint, moves out of place. Learn about the symptoms of dislocations and treatment options.