What is indicated by a dislocation?

A dislocation specifically refers to the condition where a bone has shifted out of its normal joint position, which disrupts the alignment and function of the joint. This condition can result from trauma, such as a fall or sports injury, and it typically requires medical intervention to realign the bone back into its proper place.

In contrast, a fracture that splinters refers to a different type of injury involving a break in the bone, while an incomplete break of a bone describes a situation known as a greenstick fracture, common in children. The bending of ligaments is not related to dislocations, as ligaments connect bones to joints; a dislocation primarily involves the bones themselves moving out of alignment within the joint structure.