Olecranon Bursitis
What is it?
Olecranon Bursitis is an inflammation of the sacs of fluid on your arm that allow your elbow to move. This causes elbow pain and may also be called a “Popeye Elbow.
Olecranon Bursitis is an inflammation of the sacs of fluid on your arm that allow your elbow to move. This causes elbow pain and may also be called a “Popeye Elbow.
The video will help you learn more about the condition:
Olecranon bursitis occurs when the small fluid-filled cushions (bursa) that sit between the elbow bones, muscles and tendons swell and become inflamed. The most common causes of inflammation are:
A direct blow to the elbow that causes the bursa to produce more fluid.
Prolonged pressure on the tip of the elbow when leaning on a hard surface gradually leads to swelling in the bursa.
A bacterial infection in the sec may lead to inflammation due to:
Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout can lead to olecranon bursitis.
Symptoms of elbow pain include but are not limited to:
Pain when moving the elbow
Swelling
Redness
Warmth
While the above steps can quickly diagnose olecranon bursitis, an x-ray scan may be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Also, your doctor may request a fluid test to determine the cause of bursitis.
Get early treatment to avoid more damage to the elbow and prevent recurrences, so the condition does not become chronic.
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