Radial Head Dislocation and Subluxation (Nursemaid’s Elbow)

Subluxation more common in children. In both adults and children, typically associated with distracting force across elbow or trauma; dislocation more common in men subject to high-f...

Subluxation in children is typically associated with an upward axial distracting force (“yank” on the arm) with subsequent refusal to move the affected arm.

Adult patients with isolate...

Reduction of the radial head can occur spontaneously and is relatively easy to perform in the office.

• Using the supination–flexion technique: With the forearm pronated and th...

Early reduction of radial head dislocations is associated with better...

Fassier  AM, Rauch  F, Aarabi  M, et al. Radial head dislocation and subluxation in osteogenesis imperfecta. J Bone Joint Surg Am.  2007;89(12):2694–...

S53.033A Nursemaid’s elbow, unspecified elbow, initial encounter

S53.031A Nursemaid’s elbow, right elbow, initial encounter

S53.032A Nursemaid’s elbow, left elbow, initial encounter

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Consider subluxation of the radial head when children suddenly stop using their arm and hold it in extension/pronation.

Hyperpronation can reduce nursemaid’s elbow if supination/flexion...