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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 …

  2. Dislocations: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments - Healthline

    Sep 29, 2018 · A dislocation occurs when a bone slips out of a joint. For example, the top of your arm bone fits into a joint at your shoulder. When it slips or pops out of that joint, you have a …

  3. 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. …

  4. 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 …

  5. Dislocation: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 3, 2024 · The cause is usually a fall, a car accident or an injury during contact sports. Dislocation mostly involves the body's larger joints. The most common site of injury is the …

  6. Dislocation: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    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 movement.

  7. 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.

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

    Certain findings may indicate a dislocation versus another type of musculoskeletal injury. If a wound is near a dislocation, the dislocation is assumed to be open. Deformity may indicate …

  9. Understanding Joint Dislocations: Causes and Treatment

    Jan 26, 2024 · A dislocation is a separation of the bones in a joint. This injury can result in significant pain and can affect the functioning of the joint, including its strength, movement and …

  10. Dislocations - University of Utah Health

    What Is a Dislocation? A dislocation is a musculoskeletal joint injury in which the bones that make up your joint are forced out of their usual position. This occurs when an external force pushes …