What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
malalignment
Example
The malalignment of her knee caused her pain when she walked. [malalignment: noun]
Example
The chiropractor adjusted his patient's spine to correct the malalignment. [malalignment: noun]
subluxation
Example
The athlete suffered a subluxation of his shoulder during the game. [subluxation: noun]
Example
The chiropractor used manipulation to correct the subluxation in the patient's spine. [subluxation: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Subluxation is a more specialized term used primarily in medical settings, while malalignment may be used more broadly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between malalignment and subluxation?
Subluxation is a more technical and formal term, while malalignment can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
