Subluxation

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unvollständige Luxation

Subluxation refers to a joint injury characterized by incomplete loss of contact between the articulating bone ends or displacement of other anatomical structures from their physiological position. In contrast, dislocation involves complete loss of contact between the articulating bone ends.

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