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  1. 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 during …

  2. 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.

  3. 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 dislocation...

  4. 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 allows …

  5. 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.

  6. 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...

  7. Dislocation | MedlinePlus

    Sep 16, 2024 · Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it. A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. …

  8. Overview of Dislocations - Injuries and Poisoning - Merck Manual ...

    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 place …

  9. Dislocation: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 3, 2024 · A dislocation is an injury that forces the bones in a joint out of position. The cause is usually a fall, a car accident or an injury during contact sports. Dislocation mostly involves the body's …

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

    Jun 8, 2023 · A dislocation is an injury in which the bones in a joint are forced apart and out of their usual positions. To dislocate the bones of a large joint usually needs considerable force (although …