Tee shirt management of nursemaid's elbow.
Subluxation of the radial head, or "nursemaid's elbow," is a common injury among children aged 1 to 4 years. The authors present a technique for flexed-elbow stabilization designed especially for very young children, which provides adequate immobilization without the use of a sling.
Kohlhaas
A R
AR
Department of Orthopaedics, Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA.
Roeder
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D001458:Bandages; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003020:Clothing; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries