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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Medicare covers chiropractic services for one reason only: manual manipulation of the spine to treat subluxation.
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The capsule, ligaments or labrum can be stretched, torn or detached from the bone during shoulder subluxation and dislocation.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
The initial diagnosis provided by manager Dave Roberts: a subluxation, or partial dislocation, of the left shoulder.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
When combined with Harmony’s Weight Support mode, this unique shoulder design may allow for earlier initiation of post-stroke therapy as Harmony can support a partial dislocation or subluxation of the shoulder prior to initiating traditional therapy exercises.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 19 June 2020
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The capsule, ligaments or labrum can be stretched, torn or detached from the bone during shoulder subluxation and dislocation.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
The initial diagnosis provided by manager Dave Roberts: a subluxation, or partial dislocation, of the left shoulder.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
When combined with Harmony’s Weight Support mode, this unique shoulder design may allow for earlier initiation of post-stroke therapy as Harmony can support a partial dislocation or subluxation of the shoulder prior to initiating traditional therapy exercises.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 19 June 2020
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“Subluxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subluxation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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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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