Is there a difference between hyperpronation and supination-flexion in nursemaid’s elbow reduction?

In 2013, a recent study conducted by Yahya Kemal Gunaydin, et. al., the effectiveness and pain levels associated with two commonly used techniques for reducing nursemaid’s elbow in children were thoroughly examined. Nursemaid’s elbow, also known as radial head subluxation, is a common pediatric injury that results from the displacement of the radial head from the annular ligament, causing discomfort and pain in affected children. … Continue reading Is there a difference between hyperpronation and supination-flexion in nursemaid’s elbow reduction?

Understanding Parental Perspectives: Which Method Is Less Painful for Children during RHS Reduction?

In 2006, Green, et. al., conducted the research to compare two techniques for reducing radial head subluxation in children and explores the pain perception and parental perspectives associated with each method. When children experience radial head subluxation (RHS), a common injury causing immobility in the arm, it is crucial to find the most effective and least painful method for reduction. A recent study conducted at … Continue reading Understanding Parental Perspectives: Which Method Is Less Painful for Children during RHS Reduction?