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Radial Head Dislocation
Alternate Names : Elbow Subluxation, Nursemaid's Elbow, Partial Elbow Dislocation, Pulled Elbow
Definition A dislocation means the displacement of a body part (usually a joint) from its normal location. In a radial head dislocation, the forearm slips out of position at the elbow joint.
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Overview & Considerations
This is a common but easily preventable injury in 1- to 3-year-old children.
Once the elbow dislocates, it is likely to do so again, especially in the three or four weeks following the injury.
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Review Date : 1/15/2002
Reviewed By : David M. Scher, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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