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Alternative Names: Joint dislocation Symptoms: A dislocated joint may be: Visibly out-of-place, discolored, or misshapen Limited in movement Swollen or bruised Intensely painful, especially if you try to use the joint or bear weight on it Text Continues Below Nursemaid's elbow is a partial dislocation common in toddlers. The main symptom is refusal to use the arm. Nursemaid's elbow can be easily treated in a doctor's office without the following first aid steps. References: Browner, BD. Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction. 3rd Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2003:1629-1630.

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