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Joint dislocation, or luxation

Joint dislocation, or luxation
Joint dislocation, or luxation occurs when bones in a joint become displaced or misaligned. It is often caused by a sudden impact to the joint. The ligaments always become damaged as a result of a dislocation. A subluxation is a partial dislocation.

Although it is possible for any joint to become subluxed or dislocated, the most common sites it is seen in the human body are:
  • Shoulders (see Dislocated shoulder),
  • Fingers,
  • Knees,
  • Wrists (most likely be accompanied by a fracture.)
  • Elbows (most likely be accompanied by a fracture.)