A 3 year old girl has developed painful elbow after being jerked by the forearm. The next thing to be done is -: (A) Cuff & collar sling immobilization, (B) Reduction setting and AEPOP application, (C) X-ray and elevation of limb in posterior slab, (D) Fully supinate the forearm
Answer is D. This is case of pulled elbow and a dramatic cure is achieved by forcefully supinating and then flexing the elbow.