A one and a half year old child holding her father’s hand slipped and fell but did not let go of her father’s hand. After that she continued to cry and hold the forearm in pronated position and refused to move the affected exremity. Which of the following management of this stage is most appropriate –
Correct Answer: Supinate the forearm
Description: This is a case of pulled elbow.
Treatment is simple. The child's attention is diverted, the elbow is quickly supinated and then slightly flexed.
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Orthopaedics
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