Pediatric nursemaid's elbow
Pediatric nursemaid's elbow happens when a child’s elbow is partially dislocated at the radiocapitellar joint.
What are the signs and symptoms of pediatric nursemaids elbow?
Symptoms of nursemaid's elbow include:
Pain in the elbow
Refuses to move the arm
Unable to bend or move the arm without pain
What are the causes of pediatric nursemaid's elbow?
Nursemaid’s elbow happens when someone pulls suddenly on a child's arm. It is important to know that swinging a child by their arms may cause nursemaid’s elbow.