nurse·maid's elbow (nûrs m dz )n. See Malgaigne's luxation. |
Nursemaid's Elbow
Subluxation of the head of the radius, caused by a longitudinal ‘yank’ on the forearm—by a nursemaid, etc.—forcing the child’s elbow into extension
Management The subluxation is reduced by firm supination at 90º and extension, followed by immobilisation with a posterior splint or a sling
Management The subluxation is reduced by firm supination at 90º and extension, followed by immobilisation with a posterior splint or a sling
nursemaid's elbow
Pulled elbow Orthopedics Subluxation of the radial head, caused by a longitudinal 'yank' on the forearm–by a nursemaid, etc, forcing the child's elbow into extension; the subluxation is reduced by
firm supination at 90º and extension, followed by immobilization with a posterior splint or a sling. See Elbow.
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