Question
What are the general clinical manifestations of partial radial head dislocation?
Answer
The clinical manifestations of pediatric partial radial head dislocation include traction injuries above the wrist and hand, elbow joint pain, limited movement, and a history of the forearm being semi-flexed and internally rotated. During a palpation examination on the outer side of the elbow joint, if pain is present, it may be a symptom of partial radial head dislocation. Typically, no X-ray examination is needed for manual reduction. An orthopedic surgeon can hold the child’s wrist with one hand and the elbow with the other, gently pressing on the radial head with the thumb, bending the elbow to 90 degrees, and then performing a slight backward rotation and internal rotation of the forearm. After repeating this a few times, the radial head can be repositioned.