Anterior displacement

What does "Anterior displacement" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Anterior displacement is a term used in medicine to describe a situation where a part of the body has moved forward from its normal position. This could be a bone, an organ, or any other body part. The term "anterior" refers to the front side of the body. So, if a body part is anteriorly displaced, it has moved towards the front.

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