PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - R. H. Hardy TI - Pulled elbow DP - 1978 Apr 01 TA - The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners PG - 224--226 VI - 28 IP - 189 4099 - http://bjgp.org/content/28/189/224.short 4100 - http://bjgp.org/content/28/189/224.full SO - J R Coll Gen Pract1978 Apr 01; 28 AB - Pulled elbow (distal subluxation of the radial head) is a common, painful condition in young children. Although it has been well documented it is often missed, often mistreated, and generally over-investigated. Treatment is simple and effective. Without treatment the condition can continue for several days.