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Olecranon Bursitis: Diagnosis and Treatment

Olecranon Bursitis occurs when the olecranon bursa is inflamed. Olecranon bursae are located at two places near the olecranon process.

  • one is between the bone and the triceps muscle tendon
  • one is between the skin and triceps tendon

The latter one is more commonly inflamed.

cross section of elbow joint

Symptoms include

  • pain and swelling over the back of the elbow
  • movements are painful
  • pain and discomfort increases when the limb is placed on a table (as during writing or typing)
  • fever may be present

Causes are

  • injury (fall on the tip of the elbow)
  • infection
  • gout
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • osteoarthritis of the elbow

Treatment is by

  • rest to the elbow joint (by using a sling or splint)
  • anti-inflammatory medication
  • aspiration of fluid and steroid injection into the bursa (contraindicated in infection)
  • appropriate antibiotics in infection
  • surgery

During surgery the complete bursa is excised and the space is completely obliterated by sutures. Failure to do so can lead to recurrence of the bursitis.

I hope the information provided was helpful. If you have any query you can ask me at the contact me page.

This page was last updated on 11th February 2009.

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