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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According to Roberts, Ohtani suffered a shoulder subluxation, essentially a partial dislocation less severe than if his shoulder had fully popped out. —

Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 Neither one sounds pleasant, but apparently a shoulder subluxation isn’t as bad. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury when attempting to steal second base in the seventh inning on Saturday and was later diagnosed with a subluxation, or partial dislocation, of his left shoulder. —

Chris Morris, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024 Ohtani sustained a left shoulder subluxation in the bottom of the seventh inning while attempting a steal during Game 2 on Saturday, which the Dodgers went on to win 4-2 against the New York Yankees. —

Jacob Lev, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subluxation