Elbow Dislocation / Nursemaid's Elbow Quiz
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Elbow joint dislocation. In young children, the elbow joint is loose and can be dislocated just by pulling on the arm. Affected children may complain of severe pain or become unable to bend the elbow.
Child started crying after elbow was pulled
No effort to move the elbow, elbow hangs loosely and cannot be bent
Elbow pain
Difficulty moving the joint(s)
Joint pain
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose elbow dislocation / nursemaid's elbow
Did your child start crying after his/her elbow was pulled?
Do you have elbow pain that makes it hard to flex it?
Do you have elbow pain?
Are your joints stiff and difficult to move?
Do you have any joint pain?
This needs quick medical care. The doctor will use a method to put the elbow joint back in place. In some cases, painkillers or medicine to calm the child may be given.
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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