Warning

Please see list of red flags

Assessment

Signs & symptoms

  • Elbow joint effusion - arm held in loose packed position
  • Restricted/painful supination & pronation active range of motion (AROM)
  • Tenderness over radial head.

Risk factors

  • History of fall on outstretched hand.

When & how to refer

ED acutely

Subacute urgent Orthopaedics.

Editorial Information

Next review date: 01/10/2027

Author(s): Reid J.

Version: 01.0

Approved By: Trauma & Orthopaedics Acute Governance