Radial Head Dislocation
Alternate Names : Elbow Subluxation, Nursemaid's Elbow, Partial Elbow Dislocation, Pulled Elbow
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Elbow - Side View
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This photograph shows the arm bones at the point of articulation (the joint area) between the bone of the upper arm (humerus) and the two bones of the lower arm (radius and ulna).
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Radial Head Injury
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Radial dislocation may be caused by a sudden pull on a child's arm or hand. For first aid, immobilize the arm and take the child to the doctor's office or emergency room.
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