Nursemaid’s Elbow / Radial Head Subluxation
– Discussion: – subluxation of the head of radius from its encirclement by annular ligament is a common elbow injury among young children; (nurse maid) – most common prior to age 6 yrs because prior to this age, the radial head is spherical and is composed mainly of cartilage; – mechanism: – subluxation of the … Read more