Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Measuring 3D In-vivo Shoulder Kinematics using Biplanar Videoradiography
06:09

Measuring 3D In-vivo Shoulder Kinematics using Biplanar Videoradiography

Published on: March 12, 2021

The epidemiology of radial head subluxation ('pulled elbow') in the Aberdeen city area

H C Jongschaap1, G G Youngson, T F Beattie

  • 1Accident and Emergency Department, Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital.

Health Bulletin
|March 1, 1990
PubMed

Insights

Radial Head Subluxation occurs in 1.2% of young children annually in Aberdeen. This common pediatric elbow injury is treatable in general practice, avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Radial Head Subluxation is a common pediatric elbow injury.
  • Understanding its incidence and epidemiology is crucial for healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the annual incidence of Radial Head Subluxation in young children in Aberdeen.
  • To review the epidemiological features of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records.
  • Data collected for children aged 5 to 66 months in Aberdeen City Area.

Main Results:

  • The incidence was found to be 1.2% per year.
  • 162 cases were recorded in the specified age group.
  • Extrapolation suggests approximately 50,000 cases annually in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Conclusions:

  • Radial Head Subluxation is a significant pediatric health concern with a notable incidence.
  • The condition is manageable in general practice settings.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment in primary care can prevent unnecessary referrals to Accident and Emergency Departments.

More Related Videos

Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome05:18

Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome

Published on: May 26, 2023

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation11:21

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

Published on: March 13, 2026

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of radial pulse01:11

Assessment of radial pulse

Assessment of Radial Pulse
The radial pulse, located at the wrist, is often the preferred site for assessing peripheral pulse because of its accessibility and dependability. The process of determining the radial pulse involves several steps:
Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus01:19

Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus

The upper limb consists of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand bones. The humerus is the single bone of the upper arm region. Proximally, it has a large, spherical, smooth head that articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula to form the glenohumeral or shoulder joint. The margin of the head is the anatomical neck, a residual epiphyseal plate. Laterally it extends to form bony projections called the greater tubercle and the lesser tubercle. Next to the tubercles is the surgical neck, a...
Bones of the Upper Limb: Ulna01:15

Bones of the Upper Limb: Ulna

The ulna and radius are parallel bones of the antebrachium or the forearm. The ulna lies medially and consists of a bony tip called the olecranon process at its proximal end. This hook-like projection articulates with the olecranon fossa of the humerus and forms the "hinged" ulnohumeral part of the elbow joint. This joint facilitates forearm extension and flexion while preventing its hyperextension. Similarly, the coronoid process, another bony projection on the proximal/anterior side of the...
Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius01:09

Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius

The radius is longer of the two bones that make up the human antebrachium or forearm. At the proximal end, the radius articulates with the capitulum of the humerus and the radial notch of the ulna to form the elbow joint. At the distal end, the radius articulates with the ulna via the ulnar notch, forming the distal radioulnar joint. Distally, the radius also attaches to the carpal wrist bones (scaphoid and lunate) to form the radiocarpal joint.
The radius has a nail-shaped head, and a short...