Pulled elbow means
Correct Answer: Subluxation of head of radius
Description: Pulled elbow occurs in children between 2-5 years of age. The head of radius is pulled paly out of annular ligament when child is lifted by the wrist. The child stas crying and is unable to move an affected limb. There might be swelling at the elbow.its not possible to see the subluxated head in x-ray as it is still cailaginous. Treatment includes head reduced by fully supinating the forearm and applying direct pressure overhead of radius. a sudden click is heard or felt as the head goes back. Ref: Essential Ohopaedics, Maheswari & Mhaskar, Edition 9, Page no: 105
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