Dislocated Elbow in Children: Prevention & Expectations (Radial Head Dislocation, Radial Head Subluxation, Nursemaid's Elbow)

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Alternate Names : Radial Head Dislocation, Radial Head Subluxation, Nursemaid's Elbow

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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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/25/01

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