What is nurse maid's elbow?

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What is nurse maid's elbow?

My teacher gave us this question for my medical class. Any help is really appreciated

2007-01-24 09:54:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Nursemaid's elbow is a partial dislocation of the elbow, which occurs when the lower part of the arm (forearm) slips out of its normal position at the elbow joint.
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2007-01-24 10:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by Margeritte A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Nursemaid's elbow is a partial dislocation of the elbow, which occurs when the lower part of the arm (forearm) slips out of its normal position at the elbow joint.

2007-01-24 18:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by isaiah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Say it is a subluxation of the elbow joint.

2007-01-24 18:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by RIVER 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋