Pulled elbow syndrome

Case contributed by Ali Alsmair
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Restricted movement after she was suddenly pulled from her hand.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Female
Annotated image

The annular ligament (arrow) is interposed between the radial head and the capitellum. 

Case Discussion

The annular ligament normally surrounds the radial head.

In pulled elbow syndrome, the annular ligament becomes subluxed and trapped between the radial head and the capitellum

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