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Is there any way of getting nursemaids elbow besides pulling on arm?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Yes there is: Breaking a fall with the arm, rolling over in an unusual way, swinging a young child from the arms while playing.

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Answered 6/18/2022

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