What are the signs of Nursemaid’s elbow ?
Nursemaid’s elbow occurs when there is a partial separation of the radiocapitellar joint. Because a young child’s ligaments—the strong tissues that attach bones to each other—are not fully formed, even a mild force on the joint may cause it to shift, or partially dislocate.
The annular ligament surrounds the radius and may be particularly loose in some young children, which may lead to nursemaid’s elbow recurring over and over again.
