subluxation
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- noun
- /ˌsʌblʌkˈseɪʃən/
- Specialized
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subluxación
- Contrast computed tomography (CT) of the neck revealed a significant C1-C2 rotary subluxation (figure 1), consistent with a Fielding's type 2 rotary subluxation.
- subluxation and dislocation
- rotary subluxation
- atlantoaxial subluxation
Examples
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Therefore, we believe that the suprapatellar approach to retinaculum incision for patellar subluxation requires further study.
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If you really want to know, the more firm the mattress... the more pressure on the 5th vertebra leading to herniation and subluxation.
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I will address your comment regarding the chiropractic subluxation in a subsequent post.
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"There is no need to fool patients about bones out of place and imaginary subluxations."
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Nor have you cited reliable literature to support subluxations, which are central to chiropractic.
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The deformity is flexible, and there are no tarsal dislocations or subluxations.
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Hips without evidence of dysplasia, dislocation, subluxation, or avascular necrosis were deemed normal.
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For type 2 subluxation, noninvasive treatment is recommended (i.e., rest, antibiotics, relaxants, and spinal traction when appropriate).
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Grisel's syndrome is a rare but well-documented clinical entity. It is a nontraumatic, fixed rotary subluxation of C1 on C2 (atlantoaxial).
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During the examination, the doctor diagnosed her with a vertebral subluxation, which explained her back pain.
Synonyms
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A movement that puts parts of a structure out of place
A joint where the bones do not meet correctly
Bones in a joint move out of their normal place
A bone that is out of its joint after an injury
Separation of an arm or leg at its joint
How Dislocated
Surface Forms
Morphology
subluxation = luxation (transparent) = sub + luxation
The medical prefix 'sub-' (partial/under) attaches to the noun 'luxation' to indicate a lesser degree of dislocation, a directly compositional medical formation.
Etymology
The word subluxation comes from sub- meaning 'under' or 'less' and luxation meaning 'a dislocation'. So a subluxation is a 'partial' dislocation — the joint is a bit 'out of place' rather than fully dislocated.