supination flexion

Pulled elbow

Definition

 

Radial head subluxation

 

Incidence

 

Average 2 - 3 years

- rare > 7

- annular ligament has better attachment after 5

- common, but exact incidence unknown

 

MOI

 

Axial traction with extended elbow 

- annular ligament subluxes off radial head

- more common with ligament laxity

 

History