Don Ciccio was put to bed directly, and a surgeon sent for, who consoled him by saying that it was only a simple luxation, and that he would be well again in a few days.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
This luxation can be noticed best when standing in front of the animal.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals"
R. A. Craig, D. V. M.
When partial, portions of the articular surfaces remain in apposition, and the injury is known as a sub-luxation.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson