Nursemaids Elbow

Nursemaid's elbow: Pulling out the diagnosis Source: Contemporary Pediatrics Originally published: June 1, 2000
By Nicholas A. Waanders, MD, PhD, Elizabeth Hellerstein, MD, and R. Tracy Ballock, MD
Pulled elbow is easily reduced. First, however, you must be sure that the injury is not something more serious, like a fracture. Elbow injuries,...

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- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Dislocations: Elbow Dislocations 

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1999 Tendinosis of the Elbow - Tennis Elbow

Tendon injuries can be divided into several categories on the basis of the nature of their onset and the tissues involved. Acute tendon injuries, such as laceration of the flexor tendons of the fingers, are traumatic in nature. Chronic overuse injuries are the result of multiple microtraumatic events that cause...

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- OCOSH Classification: Muscular Diseases: Tendinopathy: Tendinitis 
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Arm Injuries: Elbow Injuries: Tennis Elbow 

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Recurrent Nursemaid Elbow Annular Ligament Displacement Treatment Via Telephone

Robert E. Kaplan, MD* and Kathleen A. Lillis, MD PEDIATRICS Vol. 110 No. 1 July 2002, pp. 171-174
Annular ligament displacement (ALD)— also termed radial head subluxation, nursemaid’s elbow, or pulled elbow—can be successfully diagnosed and treated over the telephone by properly trained medical professionals instructing nonmedical caretakers. Two case...

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- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Dislocations: Elbow Dislocations 

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Debridement arthroplasty for advanced primary osteoarthritis of the Elbow

We report the technique and results of a new method of debridement arthroplasty for advanced primary osteoarthritis of the elbow. Triceps and the periosteum of the olecranon are reflected towards the ulnar side and the joint is opened by dividing the radial collateral ligament. Osteophytes are removed, the olecranon and...

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- OCOSH Classification: Joint Diseases: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis: Elbow Osteoarthritis 
- OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Procedures: Arthroplasty 

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Posterolateral approach to the elbow Orthopaedia

Indications:
* All surgeries to the radial head, including excision of the radial head and prosthetic replacement.
Disadvantage:
* The incision cannot be extended to the upper part of the radial shaft (below the annular ligament) risking damage to the posterior interosseous nerve.

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- OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Procedures: Approaches 

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OCD Capitellum with Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

"Little Leaguer's Elbow" X-ray images and discussion

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- OCOSH Classification: Bone Diseases: Osteochondritis: Osteochondritis Dissecans: OCD Capitellum 

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Hailey Orthopedics & Sports Medicine new

Glen D. Shapiro, MD FAAOS is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with special interest in shoulder and knee reconstruction and winter sports medicine. Dr. Shapiro treats the entire musculoskeletal system, and has completed extensive training in advanced fracture care, reconstructive sports medicine, and reconstruction of the knee and shoulder. Orthopedic Specialties... Patient Provider

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- Surgeons and Clinics: USA: Idaho 

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Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Georgetown

The Hand & Upper Extremity Service at Georgetown University Hospital focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder in children and adults. These conditions include congenital (birth) hand differences, arthritis of the joints and soft tissues, infections, tumors, nerve compressions such as carpal...

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- Surgeons and Clinics: USA: District of Columbia 

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Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Services

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We are a specialist clinic catered to treating sports and orthopaedic problems. Our practice caters for most orthopaedic needs, specializing in orthopaedic trauma surgery (fractures, broken bones), leg lengthening, limb reconstruction, deformity correction, and non-union and bone infection surgery. We also focus on elective orthopaedic surgery like knee arthroscopy, bunion...

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- Surgeons and Clinics: Singapore 

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Radial Head Fractures Orthopaedia

Several factors must be taken into consideration when treating radial head fractures. In addition to the fracture pattern itself, associated ulnohumeral dislocation, ligament disruption and other associated elbow fractures must be considered. Patient characteristics such as handedness, functional status and expectations must also be weighed in determining a specific treatment.

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- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Elbow Fractures: Radial Head Fractures 
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Radius Fractures: Radial Head Fractures 

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William B Stetson MD

Dr. William B. Stetson specializes in the following orthopedic and sports medicine procedures: Sports Medicine Knee Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Rotator Cuff Repair ACL Reconstruction Treatment of Arthritis Knee Ligament Reconstruction Recurent Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder Impingement/Bursitis Meniscus Repair Elbow Arthroscopy

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- Surgeons and Clinics: USA: California 

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Monteggia fracture CHORUS

angulated fracture at the junction of the proximal and middle third of ulna accompained by ANTERIOR dislocation of the radial head
etiology:
* transmission of force thorugh the hand and forearm with the elbow partially flexed
* interosseous ligament "drags" the radius with the distal two-thirds of the ulna
MUGR mnemonic
* Monteggia with...

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- OCOSH Classification: Investigations: Radiology - General: Radiology - Conditions 
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Elbow Fractures: Monteggia 
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Ulnar Fractures: Monteggia 

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Dr. Andrew S. Islam : TriState Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic new

Dr. Andrew S. Islam is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of orthopaedic care possible. We strive to integrate the doctrine of prevention in all our treatment plans as a way to alleviate possible future difficulties. Specialties include: Sports Medicine Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery Shoulder Replacement Ligament Reconstruction Patient Provider

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- Surgeons and Clinics: USA: Ohio 

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Whats new in Pediatric Orthopaedics 2005

Review of current issues in Paediatric Orthopaedics (2005) The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American). 2005;87:1171-1179. Mininder S. Kocher, MD, MPH1 and Peter O. Newton, MD2
Includes sections on
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Elbow, Forearm and Hand problems
Perthes Disease
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Blount Disease
Epiphyseodesis
Tibial Pseudarthrosis
Fibular...

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- Orthopedic Topics: Paediatric Orthopaedics 

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