subluxation
[/sʌblʌkˈseɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: subluxations / subluxações
subluxação
1. A partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint, where the bone remains partially in contact with the joint socket but is misaligned
The patient suffered a subluxation of the shoulder after the fall.
O paciente sofreu uma subluxação do ombro após a queda.
2. In chiropractic and alternative medicine, a claimed vertebral misalignment believed to cause various health problems
Some chiropractors claim that vertebral subluxation can affect overall health.
Alguns quiropráticos afirmam que a subluxação vertebral pode afetar a saúde geral.
In Brazil, the term 'subluxação' is primarily used in medical and orthopedic contexts. In the USA, both medical professionals and chiropractors use this term, though its validity in chiropractic theory remains controversial in mainstream medicine. The condition requires medical evaluation to prevent chronic joint problems.
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