A one-and-a-half-year-old child holding her father's hand slipped and fell but did not let go of her father's hand. After that she continued to cry and hold the forearm in pronated position and refused to move the affected extremity. Which of the following management at this stage is most appropriate?
(a) Supinate the forearm- This is a case of pulled elbow.- Treatment is simple. The child's attention is diverted, the elbow is quickly supinated and then slightly flexed.
Supinate the forearm
Examine the child under GA
Elevate the limb and observe
Investigate for osteomyelitis
Injuries Around Shoulder