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*Absence of edema, focal tenderness, or bruising | *Absence of edema, focal tenderness, or bruising | ||
**If these features are present, consider x-ray and alternative diagnosis | **If these features are present, consider x-ray and alternative diagnosis | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
{{Elbow DDX}} | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
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*If unsuccessful after multiple attempts obtain x-ray | *If unsuccessful after multiple attempts obtain x-ray | ||
**If negative immoblize arm in sling, outpt ortho f/u w/in 1wk | **If negative immoblize arm in sling, outpt ortho f/u w/in 1wk | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Elbow diagnoses]] | |||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
Revisión del 18:37 29 sep 2014
Background
- Radial head subluxation due to longitudinal traction on arm
- Annular ligament of radius displaces into radiocapitellar articulation
- Age 1y-5y (peak 2y-3y)
Diagnosis
- Sudden onset
- Absence of edema, focal tenderness, or bruising
- If these features are present, consider x-ray and alternative diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Elbow Diagnoses
Radiograph-Positive
- Distal humerus fracture
- Radial head fracture
- Capitellum fracture
- Olecranon fracture
- Elbow dislocation
Radiograph-Negative
- Biceps tendon rupture/dislocation
- Lateral epicondylitis
- Medial epicondylitis
- Olecranon bursitis (nonseptic)
- Pronator teres syndrome
- Septic bursitis
Pediatric
- Nursemaid's elbow
- Supracondylar fracture
- Lateral epicondyle fracture
- Medial epicondyle fracture
- Olecranon fracture
- Radial head fracture
- Salter-Harris fractures
Management
- Reduce
- Hyperpronation Technique
- Hold pt's elbow at 90 degrees with one hand
- With other hand hyperpronate pt's wrist
- Supination Technique
- Hold pt's elbow at 90 degrees with one hand
- With other hand supinate pt's wrist and flex elbow
- Hyperpronation Technique
- If successful pt will have FROM w/in 30min
- If unsuccessful after multiple attempts obtain x-ray
- If negative immoblize arm in sling, outpt ortho f/u w/in 1wk
See Also
Source
Tintinalli