subluxation
noun
sub·lux·a·tion
ˌsə-ˌblək-ˈsā-shən 
: partial dislocation (as of one of the bones in a joint)
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There are several surgical kneecap stabilization procedures that can be done for recurring patella dislocations or subluxations.
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Jonathan Cluett, Md, Verywell Health, 9 Nov. 2023
Last season, when Rendon missed most of the year after undergoing surgery on his right wrist for an ECU tendon subluxation, the Angels went 47-68 without Rendon in the lineup on their way to a 73-89 record.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2023
The release described the origin of the injury as a subluxation, which is a partial dislocation, and Hayes was evaluated by three doctors — Pistons head team physician Dr. Bill Motzouros, Dr. Bryan Kelly in New York and Dr. James Roseneck in Cleveland.
—Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 20 Jan. 2021
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is on track to return to the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns after missing the previous 11 games because of a left shoulder subluxation suffered in a Dec. 14 loss to Indiana, The Chronicle has confirmed.
—C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Jan. 2023
He was later diagnosed with a subluxation of the right ankle — in effect, a dislocation in which the bone temporarily pops out of joint.
—Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. had to leave Monday night's 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park with a left shoulder subluxation.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2021
What qualifies as a subluxation shifted, too.
—Leslie Nemo, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2021
Powell has endured shoulder injuries throughout his eight-year career, including a previous subluxation of his left shoulder in November 2018.
—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2023
Jonathan Cluett, Md, Verywell Health, 9 Nov. 2023
Last season, when Rendon missed most of the year after undergoing surgery on his right wrist for an ECU tendon subluxation, the Angels went 47-68 without Rendon in the lineup on their way to a 73-89 record.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2023
The release described the origin of the injury as a subluxation, which is a partial dislocation, and Hayes was evaluated by three doctors — Pistons head team physician Dr. Bill Motzouros, Dr. Bryan Kelly in New York and Dr. James Roseneck in Cleveland.
—Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 20 Jan. 2021
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is on track to return to the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns after missing the previous 11 games because of a left shoulder subluxation suffered in a Dec. 14 loss to Indiana, The Chronicle has confirmed.
—C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Jan. 2023
He was later diagnosed with a subluxation of the right ankle — in effect, a dislocation in which the bone temporarily pops out of joint.
—Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. had to leave Monday night's 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park with a left shoulder subluxation.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2021
What qualifies as a subluxation shifted, too.
—Leslie Nemo, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2021
Powell has endured shoulder injuries throughout his eight-year career, including a previous subluxation of his left shoulder in November 2018.
—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2023
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subluxation
noun
sub·lux·a·tion
ˌsəb-ˌlək-ˈsā-shən
: partial dislocation (as of one of the bones in a joint)
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