Nursemaids Elbow, according to WebMD:
Nursemaid's elbow is a common injury that is seen most often in children between the ages of 1-3
years . Usually the child has had an incident in which the extended arm was pulled. Most commonly it
occurs when a child is falling and the individual holding the hand doesn't let go. Another common
mechanism is when the child is swinging while being held by the hands.
Yeah, not cool. Essentially, it's an elbow that's been pulled or popped out of place.
This evening, around 7:15, Andy tried to corral Carter for bath. She was being a slug, not wanting to go. He picked her up by her arms, like we've both done a million times before. I don't know if it was the angle they were both in, her being frail (yeah right!!) or what, but Andy said he heard a pop and she just kinda went limp and clung to Andy. She complained that her arm was hurting and began to cry. Now, Carter's a self-proclaimed faker, but it wasn't boo-hoo, fakery. This was the real deal, and all I could think was that she had a broken arm.
We called the clinic, and they said bring her in (or don't, whatever). It took us literally 3 seconds to get dressed! It was nightmare'ish getting her and her sore arm in the car seat, but we managed. Dr. Agey at the clinic was very nice, but Carter wasn't having any of it. Even a bribe with stickers wouldn't get her to move her arm. He checked her out, then gently took her hand in his and in one careful movement popped her elbow back in place. She was upset and did cry, but minimally. She was definately a big girl - much stronger than Andy or I!
All's well now. She's been loved and cuddled since we got home (around 8:00pm). She's drowning in apologizes! Right now, she's sleepily yawning while singing to Turtle. The evenin's been much more traumtic on the both of us (who are not physically hurt) than her (the injured one!). She's one tough punkin!
Nursemaid's elbow is a common injury that is seen most often in children between the ages of 1-3
years . Usually the child has had an incident in which the extended arm was pulled. Most commonly it
occurs when a child is falling and the individual holding the hand doesn't let go. Another common
mechanism is when the child is swinging while being held by the hands.
Yeah, not cool. Essentially, it's an elbow that's been pulled or popped out of place.
This evening, around 7:15, Andy tried to corral Carter for bath. She was being a slug, not wanting to go. He picked her up by her arms, like we've both done a million times before. I don't know if it was the angle they were both in, her being frail (yeah right!!) or what, but Andy said he heard a pop and she just kinda went limp and clung to Andy. She complained that her arm was hurting and began to cry. Now, Carter's a self-proclaimed faker, but it wasn't boo-hoo, fakery. This was the real deal, and all I could think was that she had a broken arm.
We called the clinic, and they said bring her in (or don't, whatever). It took us literally 3 seconds to get dressed! It was nightmare'ish getting her and her sore arm in the car seat, but we managed. Dr. Agey at the clinic was very nice, but Carter wasn't having any of it. Even a bribe with stickers wouldn't get her to move her arm. He checked her out, then gently took her hand in his and in one careful movement popped her elbow back in place. She was upset and did cry, but minimally. She was definately a big girl - much stronger than Andy or I!
All's well now. She's been loved and cuddled since we got home (around 8:00pm). She's drowning in apologizes! Right now, she's sleepily yawning while singing to Turtle. The evenin's been much more traumtic on the both of us (who are not physically hurt) than her (the injured one!). She's one tough punkin!
Oh! Extra hugs and kisses from me!
Ok, gonna have to make Scott read this one. I've heard of this happening and everytime he picks Zane up by the arms I cringe and lecture him and he dismisses me. Poor Carter!!! Glad she's all better now.
I have to agree with Kelly S. I also went straight upstairs and told my husband the story. A million times I have cringed, and a million times I have 'lectured'. Now, it happens to someone you know. All of the sudden, you weren't so stupid!