Patient's question:
A colleague's child is 4 years old this year. Recently, they felt that their arm was easily broken. After checking at the hospital, it was diagnosed as a radial head subluxation. So, I'd like to ask what are the characteristics of radial head subluxation?Doctor's answer:
Usually seen in a history of upper limb traction, the child's upper limb is elevated, while the parents' upper limb hangs down. When steps are present, the parents suddenly lift the child's hand to help them walk up the stairs, followed by immediate symptoms, or use forceful means to put a sweater on the child, turning around. Traction can also lead to a subluxation of the radial head. Children complain of elbow pain, refuse to use their hands to hold things, and avoid moving their elbows. They refuse to be touched.