Olecranon bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac on the back of the elbow. It can occasionally be caused by a traumatic event, but it often develops from repeated compression, such as resting your elbow on the driver's window of your car. Olecranon bursitis usually resolves with anti-inflammatory medications and ice, but sometimes it may require injections or surgery to remove the bursa. This post is meant for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered med

Bursitis is the swelling and irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between muscles, tendons, and bones. Bursitis is often a result of overuse. It can also be caused by a change in activity level, such as training for a marathon, or by being overweight. Other causes include trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or infection. Sometimes, the cause can't be found.Bursitis commonly occurs in the shoulder, knee, elbow, and hip. Other areas that may be affected inclu

Elbow bursitis in inflammation in the olecranon bursa — the fluid-filled sac that protects and cushions your elbow joint. It’s usually caused by overuse from your job or activities like sports. You’ll probably only need at-home treatments to help your bursa heal. Most people recover in three to six weeks. #badminton #basketball #bursa #bursitis #bursitisrecovery #bursitissucks #elbow #elbowinjury #elbowpain #elbowpainrelief #exercise #fitness #health #injury #pain #physicaltherapy #physio #physi

Most shoulder problems fall into four major categories: Tendon inflammation (bursitis or tendinitis) or tendon tear Instability Arthritis Fracture (broken bone) Other much less common causes of shoulder pain are tumors, infection, and nerve-related problems. #shoulderpain #shouderproblem #orthopaedicsurgeon | Dr Ezekiel Oburu - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Knee Swelling has many causes including the prepatellar bursitis case shown - sometimes aspiration of the knee joint (Arthrocentesis) can help #swollenknee #bursitis #KneePain *for educational purposes only | Cory Calendine, M.D.