Definition: Displacement of the parts of a joint, such as a hip or knee.
Pronunciation: diss-low-KAY-shun
Examples:
If the kneecap (patella) slides off the front of the knee, it is known as a patella dislocation.
Dislocation
By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide
Updated October 06, 2012
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