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, 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 Lacroix, John Victor

The deep cotyloid cavity renders disarticulation difficult and luxation does not often take place.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

In valuable breeding animals, owners may prefer that treatment be attempted when a lateral luxation and detachment of but one common ligament have permitted luxation without complete disarticulation and rupture of the joint capsule.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

This has contributed to the extant cause of misconception as to actual differences between luxation and conditions simulating dislocation.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor