Radial Head Dislocation
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Radial head dislocation is an elbow injury in which the upper end of the radius bone partially comes out of its position. It is relatively common in young children and is usually related to a sudden pull on the arm.
Common symptoms: pain in the elbow, resistance to moving the arm, and a tendency to keep it held against the body.
When to see a doctor? When a child stops using the arm after a pull or a fall, an evaluation to check the joint is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist, and in particular the pediatric orthopedist, treats this type of injury, with support from the pediatrician. When a minor avoids moving an arm, it is advisable to seek a professional evaluation promptly.
Data on 334 doctors who treat radial head dislocation
Which specialist treats radial head dislocation?
Radial head dislocation should be evaluated by an Orthopedist; a Hand Surgeon may be involved if the wrist is affected, and in children a Pediatrician can provide the initial assessment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in radial head dislocation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Frequently asked questions
What is radial head dislocation?
Radial head dislocation is an elbow injury in which the upper end of the radius bone partially comes out of its position. It is relatively common in young children and is usually related to a sudden pull on the arm.
Which doctor treats radial head dislocation?
Radial head dislocation should be evaluated by an Orthopedist; a Hand Surgeon may be involved if the wrist is affected, and in children a Pediatrician can provide the initial assessment.