{"id":24472,"date":"2023-12-28T15:47:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T15:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utkuerdemozer.com\/pulled-elbow\/"},"modified":"2023-12-28T15:47:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T15:47:26","slug":"pulled-elbow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utkuerdemozer.com\/en\/pulled-elbow\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulled Elbow In Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is a type of incomplete (subluxation) dislocation specific to early childhood, under the ligament (annular ligament) that surrounds it as a result of a sudden pulling movement of the bone structure called the radial head that forms the elbow joint. Although it is most common in children around 2 years of age, it can be seen between 1 and 4 years of age. It occurs very rarely after 5 years of age.<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/span><\/span>
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Why Does Pulled Elbow Occur?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pulled elbow often occurs when children are suddenly and quickly grasped and lifted by their wrists or forearms.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rarely, it can occur as a result of falling on children’s arms. X-rays may be required in elbow pain caused by falling, when fractures may occur.<\/span>\n<\/span><\/span>
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What Are the Symptoms of Pulled Elbow?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Children with nursemaid’s elbow do not want to use their affected arm. When you offer them a toy they like, they use their good arm to take it. They hold their affected arm at a bent, fixed position against their body due to the pain. They do not want to move, straighten or extend their elbow.<\/span>\n<\/span><\/span>
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How Is Pulled Elbow Treated?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Most pulled elbows are easily snapped into place with the maneuver performed by the orthopedic specialist. A sound may be heard as the radial head is seated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Minutes after the reduction, the child is expected to use their arm normally. It is not necessary to immobilize the elbow joint after the reduction is performed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In very rare cases, it may be necessary to perform surgery for repositioning. This is called open reduction.<\/span>\n<\/span><\/span>
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How to Prevent Reoccurrence of Pulled Elbow?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In children under the age of 3, nursemaid’s elbow tends to recur after the first dislocation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To prevent recurrence, it is important to:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Lift the child by the armpits, not by the arms or hands.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n

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    Avoid swinging the child by their arms or hands.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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