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Nursemaid's Elbow Treatment

Nursemaid's Elbow, or "pulled elbow," occurs when a small child is injured when lifted, yanked, or swung by the hand or wrist or falls on an outstretched arm.

The child may:

 

1. Contact a Health Care Provider

 

2. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on October 03, 2011