Radial Head Dislocation

synonyms: "nursemaid's elbow", pediatric radial head dislocation

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation ICD-9

• 832.0 (dislocation of elbow unspecified)

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

• Generally caused by a sudden pull on the arm or hand typically when an adult pulls a child upward, swings a child by its arm or prevents the child from falling by pulling on arm.
• Generally <5y/o,

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Anatomy

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Clinical Evaluation

• Arm is generally held in pronation and flexion. Tenderness over radial head. Pain with supination.

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Classification / Treatment

• Reduction: performed with gentle , full supination and flexion. Generally feel slight pop as radial head reduces.

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

• Congenital Radial Head Dislocation

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Complications

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Follow-up Care

Pediatric Radial Head Dislocation Review References

• Rockwood and Wilkin's Fractures in Children, 2006
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