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subluxation

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sub·lux·a·tion  (sblk-sshn)
n.
Incomplete or partial dislocation of a bone in a joint.
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Noun1.subluxation - partial displacement of a joint or organ
luxation - displacement or misalignment of a joint or organ
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A subluxation, also known as a verterbral subluxation, is when one or more of the bones of your spine moves out of its normal position, putting pressure on and irritating spinal nerves.
What Is Subluxation? by Yodle Local / General interest community
After Papelbon missed the last month of the 2006 season with a subluxation of his right shoulder, the team instituted a shoulder strengthening program for the closer along with guidelines for when and how he would be used.
Rested, ready to go; Papelbon says he's healthy by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Radiographs revealed subluxation of both calcaneocuboid and cuneonavicular joints (Fig.
Salvage arthrodesis for fracture-dislocation of the cuneonavicular ... by G C Kang and I S Rikhraj / Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
 
 
 
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