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Nursemaid's elbow

Alternative names:

dislocated elbow in children; pulled elbow

Definition:

A partial dislocation of the elbow resulting in decreased movement.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Nursemaid's elbow is a common condition in young children (generally under 5 years of age) that results when the arm is pulled by the hand or wrist. It is often seen after a parent lifts a child by one arm up a curb or high step. The child generally begins to cry immediately and refuses to use the arm. The arm is held in a slightly flexed position (slightly bent at the elbow) and the forearm held against the abdomen. The child will move the shoulder but not the elbow.


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