luxation

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Such a deformity subjects the animal to frequent luxations.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

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 Lacroix, John Victor

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 Kerr, Robert

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 Lacroix, John Victor

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 Michener, Charles B.