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Nursemaid's Elbow
Alternate Names : Dislocated Elbow - Children, Pulled Elbow
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Nursemaid's Elbow Prognosis (Expectations)
If nursemaid's elbow remains untreated, it may result in permanent inability to fully move the elbow. With treatment, there is usually no permanent damage.
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Nursemaid's Elbow Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Nursemaid's Elbow Symptoms & Signs
• Nursemaid's Elbow Prevention
• Nursemaid's Elbow Diagnosis & Tests
• Nursemaid's Elbow Treatment
• Nursemaid's Elbow Prognosis
• Nursemaid's Elbow Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Dislocation
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Review Date : 2/14/2003
Reviewed By : Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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