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Alternate Names : Radial Head Dislocation, Radial Head Subluxation, Nursemaid's Elbow
Dislocated Elbow in Children | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
A dislocated elbow can be prevented by educating parents and caregivers. They need to know what causes this injury so it doesn't happen again.
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Dislocated Elbow in Children: Diagnosis & Tests
Dislocated Elbow in Children: Treatment & Monitoring
Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 09/25/01