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Nursemaid's Elbow Home Care
Home care for nursemaid's elbow includes:
  • Apply cold compresses: Images
    • Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
  • Elevate the arm:
    • Above the heart if possible
  • Rest the arm:
  • Child may be placed into a shoulder sling for comfort: Videos
  • Follow splint care instructions.
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain: Images
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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