Subluxation refers to what?

Subluxation refers to what?

• A. Dislocation
• B. Subluxation
• C. Greenstick Fracture
• D. Spiral Fracture

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is the difference between partial joint misalignment and a complete displacement. Subluxation means a partial dislocation of a joint—the bones at the joint are out of their normal position but still maintain some contact with each other. This contrasts with a full dislocation, where the joint surfaces are completely out of alignment with little or no contact. The other terms describe bone injuries, not joint misalignment: a greenstick fracture is an incomplete bone fracture common in children, and a spiral fracture is a fracture caused by a twisting force.

The idea being tested is the difference between partial joint misalignment and a complete displacement. Subluxation means a partial dislocation of a joint—the bones at the joint are out of their normal position but still maintain some contact with each other. This contrasts with a full dislocation, where the joint surfaces are completely out of alignment with little or no contact. The other terms describe bone injuries, not joint misalignment: a greenstick fracture is an incomplete bone fracture common in children, and a spiral fracture is a fracture caused by a twisting force.