Quick refreshers before your next procedure

Nursemaid's Elbow

Supination-Flexion

Time: 5 mins
Personnel Required:
1
Equipment Required: 
None

Steps:

1. Apply pressure on the radial head with hand. 

2. Use other hand to supinate the forearm.

3. Flex elbow.

4. No sling required post reduction.

Hyperpronation

Time: 5 mins
Personnel Required:
1
Equipment Required: 
None

Steps:

1. Apply pressure on the radial head with hand.

2. Use other hand to hyper-pronate the forearm. 

3. Flex elbow.

4. No sling required post reduction.