About Elbow Bursitis

Elbow bursitis is also referred to as olecrenon bursitis.

The bursa present between the skin and the bone in the elbow (olecrenon) gets inflamed due to repeated and increased physical activity which accompanied by swelling in the elbow region around the olecrenon, hence the name olecrenon bursitis.

Symptoms of Bursitis in Elbow

Some of the signs and symptoms of olecrenon bursitis are as described below:

Diagnosis of Bursitis of the Elbow

The diagnosis of bursitis in the elbow typically involves an initial discussion session, where the physician will record the possible causes of the condition and history of symptoms experienced by the patient. After this, there will normally be a detailed physical examination to check for signs of inflammation, such as pain, redness, warmth, soreness, etc.

If required, further checks such as x-ray, bone scan, and MRI scan may be carried out.

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