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 ...

A dislocation is a complete separation of the bones in a joint. Often, the ligaments that hold your bones together are torn. The bones of your toe can be dislocated by jamming your toe or by any ...

The temporomandibular joints are anterior to the ear. They are ginglymoarthrodial joints that permit both rotational and sliding movements. The temporomandibular joints, which are on each side of the ...

A dislocated finger occurs when a finger bone slips out of its joint. Sports injuries, falls, and accidents can cause a finger or thumb to dislocate. A person can fix or treat a dislocated finger with ...

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 ...