Q.1- What is pulled elbow? A.1 - Pulled elbow occurs when one of the forearm bones (the radius) slips through a ligament at the elbow. Q.2 - What is the other name of pulled elbow? A.2 – It is also known as Nursemaid’s elbow. Q.3 – What causes a pulled elbow? A.3 – It occurs when a child's arm is suddenly pulled, twisted or jerked. Q.4 – What is common age group for pulled elbow? A.4 – It usually occurs in children less than 6 years of age. Q.5 – How do you diagnose pulled elbow? A.5 – It is diagnosed clinically by an orthopaedic doctor. No x-rays are generally required. Q.6 - How to prevent pulled elbow? A.6 – Avoid sudden pulls or jerks to the child elbow.

1. Q.1- What is pulled elbow?
Pulled elbow
A.1 - Pulled elbow occurs when one of the forearm
bones (the radius) slips through a ligament at the elbow.
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2. Q.2 - What is the other name of pulled elbow?
Nursemaid’s elbow
A.2 – It is also known as Nursemaid’s elbow.
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3. Q.3 – What causes a pulled elbow?
A.3 – It occurs when a child's arm is suddenly
pulled, twisted or jerked.
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4. Q.4 – What is common age group for pulled elbow?
A.4 – It usually occurs in children less than 6
years of age.
less than 6 years of age
Pulled elbow
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5. Q.5 – How do you diagnose pulled elbow?
A.5 – It is diagnosed clinically by an orthopaedic
doctor. No x-rays are generally required.
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Q.6 - How to prevent pulled elbow?
A.6 – Avoid sudden pulls or jerks to the child
elbow.