Thank you so much for this video as our 4 year old was in a ton of pain. If you try this method at home like we did make sure you hear the click as it took us about 6 attempts. So glad we didn't have to wait for hours in the emergency room.
this happened to my son a couple years ago and i took him in and the doctors did the second one and even showed me how to do it. Today it happened to my daughter and i copletely forgot how to the video helped a ton! I was happy to hear about only needs xrays if they fell because there was no falling just rough housing with the brother lol. But i was able to do it and shes fine ago using her arm and everything Thanks again!
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. Took my 18-month-old to the doctor immediately, and the doctor tried this technique, but apparently it didn't work. Dr. thought he'd heard a "click" though, so he sent us home. My boy's problem and refusal to use his arm persisted throughout the day. I considered taking him to urgent care or ER, but then found this video. I held him while my wife followed technique 1. She felt the pop and within 3 minutes he was using both arms like normal. Thanks again!
Everyone, I do NOT recommend doing this on your own. If done wrong, you could definitely make the problem worse. Please, please have a doctor do this. And @lmellick, you need some sort of "Don't try this at home" disclaimer!
@IbnFergus Actually, this is such a simple procedure and there is really only one good reason for not doing it. Fractured elbows can be made worse by unknowingly doing the procedure. In that context, if there is ANY history of a fall or the causal event was not clearly observed to be a simple traction, I would recommend x-rays first. I had a nurse in the ER last week do the procedure in triage and the patient was better before any doctor had seen the patient.
@lmellick I'm sure you and I can agree that a layperson does not know how to properly tell the difference between a dislocation and a fracture. I've heard malpractice stories of even doctors rushing to judgement and causing severe damage. You have a good nuanced point, but that's not reflected by the video, and I'm worried someone will screw it up.
Thank you so much for this video!!! I was literally on my way to the ER, and did a quick google and found this video! It immediately worked and I have a happy toddler again!!! I can't say THANK YOU enought!!
My son turned 2 last month. His mother was holding his hand in the store today, and he somehow hurt himself after doing the typical "jelly legs" move kids do to be released. He spent the remainder of the evening not using his arm and crying whenever it was touched. It is now about 1am, and his bedtime cries had me worried enough to consider an ER visit. Then I googled "toddler twisted arm" and landed here.
Dammit! i'm 38m an over reached for the mouse (heard a POP!) later on elbow funny lookin / used the flexing motions heard another pop, recouping but will seek medical care // - use good ergonomics! through out life - take care
Your an absolute lifesaver. We couldn't figure out what was wrong, but after watching this, I tried it and our little girl is back to normal in 5 minutes! Daddy has learned to watch how I lift my angel from the crib from this! Man, this was a long past 2 hours of worrying. Thank goodness for Google and YouTube
Our daycare called us twice in February because our 2-yr old wasn't moving her left arm after a nap, the arm was very sensitive, and then after an hour or so, she regained use of the arm. I got another call today as she was exhibiting the same symptoms after playground time. I'm guessing it was nursemaid's elbow, although a pediatrician didn't even suggest this (or any other diagnosis) this evening when I brought her in to see him, and just shrugged it off. I appreciate the video - thx!
Our daycare called us twice in February because our 2-yr old wasn't moving her left arm after a nap, the arm was very sensitive, and then after an hour or so, she regained use of the arm. I got another call today as she was exhibiting the same symptoms after playground time. I'm guessing it was nursemaid's elbow, although a pediatrician didn't even suggest this (or any other diagnosis) this evening when I brought her in to see him, and just shrugged it off. I appreciate the video - thx!
thank you...my 3 1/2 year old always gets hers popped out..numerous trips to the ER...found your video and was able to pop it back in with technique #1.
Just had this happen to our 7 month old yesterday. She was rolling around on the couch and maybe got her arm in between the cushions - not sure exactly what happened. Seemed like a very easy fix at the ER and this video shows that. My question is - if it happens again is it safe for us to try to do this without having to make a trip to the ER? She is very precosious and I wouldn't be surprised if there is a reoccurrence.
@chevybelle23 Absolutely and good question. Some children do have repeat episodes. You can do this at home. However, there is one major warning. Don't do it if there has been a significant fall or trauma to the elbow. I know of a layperson who thought the injury was a nursemaids elbow when it was actually a fracture. He caused the broken bone to puncture through the skin and created an open fracture.
the kid has major abs...
Hotives 6 days ago
ME WANT THAT POPSICLE!!! :D
mannenmedbyxor 2 weeks ago
Works like a champ ...too bad we didn't see this video before our first time and the 900 emergency room bill.
wattsun 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for this video as our 4 year old was in a ton of pain. If you try this method at home like we did make sure you hear the click as it took us about 6 attempts. So glad we didn't have to wait for hours in the emergency room.
pandck 2 months ago
Thank you for this video. This worked immediately on my 2 1/2 year old. I am also an RN (although I work in an OR) This saved a trip to the ER!
trailblazer887 3 months ago
this happened to my son a couple years ago and i took him in and the doctors did the second one and even showed me how to do it. Today it happened to my daughter and i copletely forgot how to the video helped a ton! I was happy to hear about only needs xrays if they fell because there was no falling just rough housing with the brother lol. But i was able to do it and shes fine ago using her arm and everything Thanks again!
Jennyfrances 3 months ago
@Jennyfrances Great news. Glad this helped.
lmellick 3 months ago
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. Took my 18-month-old to the doctor immediately, and the doctor tried this technique, but apparently it didn't work. Dr. thought he'd heard a "click" though, so he sent us home. My boy's problem and refusal to use his arm persisted throughout the day. I considered taking him to urgent care or ER, but then found this video. I held him while my wife followed technique 1. She felt the pop and within 3 minutes he was using both arms like normal. Thanks again!
dgalvan123 3 months ago
@dgalvan123 That is very cool!! You are welcome and thanks for taking a moment of your time to express your gratitude!
lmellick 3 months ago
Everyone, I do NOT recommend doing this on your own. If done wrong, you could definitely make the problem worse. Please, please have a doctor do this. And @lmellick, you need some sort of "Don't try this at home" disclaimer!
IbnFergus 5 months ago
@IbnFergus Actually, this is such a simple procedure and there is really only one good reason for not doing it. Fractured elbows can be made worse by unknowingly doing the procedure. In that context, if there is ANY history of a fall or the causal event was not clearly observed to be a simple traction, I would recommend x-rays first. I had a nurse in the ER last week do the procedure in triage and the patient was better before any doctor had seen the patient.
lmellick 5 months ago
@lmellick I'm sure you and I can agree that a layperson does not know how to properly tell the difference between a dislocation and a fracture. I've heard malpractice stories of even doctors rushing to judgement and causing severe damage. You have a good nuanced point, but that's not reflected by the video, and I'm worried someone will screw it up.
IbnFergus 5 months ago
@IbnFergus I appreciate your comments and hopefully the viewers will take note.
lmellick 5 months ago
Thank you so much for this video!!! I was literally on my way to the ER, and did a quick google and found this video! It immediately worked and I have a happy toddler again!!! I can't say THANK YOU enought!!
MissGTerah 7 months ago
@MissGTerah You are welcome. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and kind words.
lmellick 7 months ago
My son turned 2 last month. His mother was holding his hand in the store today, and he somehow hurt himself after doing the typical "jelly legs" move kids do to be released. He spent the remainder of the evening not using his arm and crying whenever it was touched. It is now about 1am, and his bedtime cries had me worried enough to consider an ER visit. Then I googled "toddler twisted arm" and landed here.
I just tried this technique and I FELT THE POP!!!
THANK YOU. (I'm going back to sleep.)
AraBlak 9 months ago
@AraBlak Wow, that is great!!
lmellick 9 months ago
Dammit! i'm 38m an over reached for the mouse (heard a POP!) later on elbow funny lookin / used the flexing motions heard another pop, recouping but will seek medical care // - use good ergonomics! through out life - take care
str8doinyurmom 10 months ago
Your an absolute lifesaver. We couldn't figure out what was wrong, but after watching this, I tried it and our little girl is back to normal in 5 minutes! Daddy has learned to watch how I lift my angel from the crib from this! Man, this was a long past 2 hours of worrying. Thank goodness for Google and YouTube
MH4UGA 11 months ago
@MH4UGA Yea!!! That's great!!
lmellick 11 months ago
@MH4UGA Thanks so much, saved the day today!
kailasnarendran 9 months ago
what a nursemaid elbow
fleabaged 1 year ago
great video! I have had much success with hyperpronation method to where, now it's the first one I try, 9 times out of 10 goes right in.
frmertd 1 year ago
same thing happened to my Ashland! he was fixed before we even signed in to the ER!
dimpala5000 1 year ago
What a fantastic doctor. The profession needs more just like you - send some clones down to South Florida! Best regards and keep up the good work.
elgartner 1 year ago
Our daycare called us twice in February because our 2-yr old wasn't moving her left arm after a nap, the arm was very sensitive, and then after an hour or so, she regained use of the arm. I got another call today as she was exhibiting the same symptoms after playground time. I'm guessing it was nursemaid's elbow, although a pediatrician didn't even suggest this (or any other diagnosis) this evening when I brought her in to see him, and just shrugged it off. I appreciate the video - thx!
elgartner 1 year ago
Our daycare called us twice in February because our 2-yr old wasn't moving her left arm after a nap, the arm was very sensitive, and then after an hour or so, she regained use of the arm. I got another call today as she was exhibiting the same symptoms after playground time. I'm guessing it was nursemaid's elbow, although a pediatrician didn't even suggest this (or any other diagnosis) this evening when I brought her in to see him, and just shrugged it off. I appreciate the video - thx!
elgartner 1 year ago
@elgartner This sounds very much like nursemaids elbow. Now you know how to fix it yourself. Thanks for the thanks!
lmellick 1 year ago
Excellent! Thanks for the testamonial. That is really neat!
lmellick 1 year ago
thank you...my 3 1/2 year old always gets hers popped out..numerous trips to the ER...found your video and was able to pop it back in with technique #1.
planetmaxwell 1 year ago
Just had this happen to our 7 month old yesterday. She was rolling around on the couch and maybe got her arm in between the cushions - not sure exactly what happened. Seemed like a very easy fix at the ER and this video shows that. My question is - if it happens again is it safe for us to try to do this without having to make a trip to the ER? She is very precosious and I wouldn't be surprised if there is a reoccurrence.
chevybelle23 1 year ago
@chevybelle23 Absolutely and good question. Some children do have repeat episodes. You can do this at home. However, there is one major warning. Don't do it if there has been a significant fall or trauma to the elbow. I know of a layperson who thought the injury was a nursemaids elbow when it was actually a fracture. He caused the broken bone to puncture through the skin and created an open fracture.
lmellick 1 year ago
thank you very much for the video, it is very kind of you to illustrate the procedure that clear.
MrDrakr3 1 year ago
@MrDrakr3 Thank you for the compliment!
lmellick 1 year ago
Thank you for being a good teacher :) Video is definitely worth a thousand words!
caribcfi 1 year ago
@caribcfi Thanks!!!
lmellick 1 year ago
What a cute child she was! Thanks for the kind comments.
lmellick 1 year ago
nice video, love to see smile on child's face when they get well, cute child.
great work.
ABQ2009NM 1 year ago
This is very helpful, thank you!
bblell 1 year ago
@bblell You are welcome and thank you for the feedback.
lmellick 1 year ago
That's great. Thanks, for the feedback.
lmellick 2 years ago
Very helpful video- thanks!
mlschwar 2 years ago