728x90
my iParenting
From Our Sponsors
Get Pregnancy Information
e-newsletters
Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters

new terms of use
new privacy policy
award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Home › Articles › Illnesses, Diseases & Disorders › Out of Socket

Out of Socket

The Facts on Nursemaid's Elbow

By Teri Brown

Pages:  1  2  3  4  

Nursemaid's elbow isn't as traumatic as it first seems when it happens to your child. Remember, it is quite common and has no lasting effects. Except that it might make you think twice every time you go to move your child around by the arms!

The Facts on Nursemaid's Elbow
  • Nursemaid's elbow is a partial slippage of one of the bones forming the elbow joint. Part of the ligament tissue is caught between two bones and is extremely painful.
  • Nursemaid's elbow is very common in children 1 to 4 years of age and has no lasting effects.
  • It is usually caused by pulling on a child's arm like when helping them over a curb or playing with them.
  • It is easily corrected in an emergency room, though some doctors believe the problem is best taken care of by a pediatric orthopedist.

Pages:  1  2  3  4  

Want to see more?

Comments

There are no comments for this article yet.Be the first to add a comment.

Post As:
Enter your comment below:
Title
Comment Text
CAPTCHA
Please note that any comments submitted become the property of Disney Family / iParenting and can be edited and posted at our discrection.