Question

a 5 year old is brought to your office with a complaint of left elbow pain and inability to use his arm. when asked to give you a high five, he uses his right hand and maintains the left hand immobile. which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient? a) little leagues elbow b) nursemaids elbow c) tennis elbow d) little golfers elbow

Explanation:

Nursemaid's elbow (also known as radial head subluxation) is common in young children (typically between 1 - 5 years old). It occurs when the radius bone is partially dislocated from the elbow joint, often due to a sudden pull on the arm. Symptoms include pain, refusal to use the arm, and holding the arm in a particular position. Little league's elbow is more common in older children who engage in repetitive throwing (like in baseball). Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is due to overuse of forearm muscles and is more common in adults. Little Golfer's elbow is not a common or recognized condition in this context.

Answer:

B. Nursemaid's elbow