Thank you for visiting Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Olecranon Bursitis page. We have 5 locations in Omaha and the surrounding suburbs and would love to hear from you if you are experiencing any of the signs and symptoms below.
Cause
Bursitis occurs when the fluid filled sacs, called bursae sacs, become inflamed. Olecranon bursitis is the inflammation of the bursae sacs that are located in the elbow. These sacs help the joints of our body move smoothly and can be irritated from sudden injuries or constant pressure. An infection can also cause these bursae sacs to become inflamed from an injury to the elbow, an infection of the tissue near the elbow, or a blood-borne infection (which is rare).
Symptoms
- Swelling on the back side of the elbow
- Pain, especially with movement of the elbow joint
- Redness, warmth of the tissue, fever, or swollen lymph nodes
Treatment
- Draining the fluid that is causing the inflammation of the bursae sac
- Protecting the elbow from further contact and pressure, which may include elbow pads (athletics) or refraining from leaning on your elbows
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