What is a dislocation of the tibiofemoral joint? The tibiofemoral joint is commonly called the knee joint. A tibiofemoral dislocation is the formal name for a dislocated knee. It’s a fairly rare ...

Posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the upper arm bone, known as the humerus, moves backward out of its socket. This causes pain, muscle spasms, and a limited range of motion. The ...

You may have a dislocated finger if your finger bone appears dislodged or crooked. This condition is typically painful and requires medical attention. Trying to pop it back in yourself can cause ...

A dislocation is a joint injury in which the bones are forced out of their usual positions and are completely separated. Your joints are where two or more bones meet. It can be hard to tell if a bone ...

An anterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the shoulder slides forward out of the socket. It is usually the result of a sports injury, fall, or traffic accident. This shoulder injury is the most ...

Acromio-clavicular joint dislocation is one of the most common shoulder injuries orthopedic surgeons treat. Severe dislocations are often treated with surgery, but patients who opt for non-surgical ...

Basically, "dislocation" means that the bones that form the joint have slipped out of their normal position in the joint. A joint can become dislocated if you injure yourself. Sometimes, the bones of ...

Correspondence to Dr Timothy Lathlean, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia; timothy.lathlean{at}adelaide.edu.au ...