A common pediatric elbow injury, often resulting from a longitudinal traction force applied to the forearm, is unlikely to directly cause nerve damage. This injury, typically seen in young children, involves the radial head subluxating from under the annular ligament.
While the primary concern in “nursemaid’s elbow” is the displacement of the radial head, nerve function can be affected secondarily. Excessive force or improper manipulation during attempts to reduce the dislocation might, in rare instances, irritate or compress nearby nerves. However, the primary injury mechanism does not inherently involve a direct nerve lesion.
