luxation
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The cause of the remaining 5% is the luxation of other bones than those of the vertebral column.'
From Time Magazine Archive
In upward luxation, reduction is effected by attempting further extension of the stifle joint and at the same time the patella is pulled outward, off the internal rim of the trochlea.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
Often fracture of bones are concomitant and then, of course, mobility is increased and not decreased as is the case in uncomplicated luxation.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
As a rule, the reduction of this form of luxation is not difficult.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
In upward luxation, then, the leg is extended as if too long, but the phalanges may be in a state of moderate flexion.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
In temporary luxations, disarticulation is but momentary and spontaneous reposition always results; while a fixed luxation does not reduce spontaneously but remains luxated until reposition is effected by proper manipulation and treatment.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
They know that fractures or luxations of the spine are mortal, but not fractures of the skull; and they likewise know, from experience, in what parts of the body wounds prove fatal.
From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 by Robert Kerr
Dislocations and luxations are interchangeable terms, meaning the separation and displacement of the articulating surfaces of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
Scapulohumeral arthritis may result then from infections, local or metastatic; from injuries, such as contusions of various kinds; from wounds, which break the surface structure or perforate the joint capsule; or from luxations.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
The great use which they make of their simples is for the cure of wounds, fractures, dislocations, luxations, and ruptures.
From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 by James Athearn Jones
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