Olecranon bursitis | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
...Most cases of olecranon bursitis resolve without complications; however, recurrent episodes may occur especially after recurrent minor trauma. There is swelling over the elbow that appears over several hours to several days, may be tender or warm (but may be painless), and is fluctuant....
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/olecranon-bursitis/
Olecranon Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Patient
...Olecranon bursitis, also called elbow bursitis, is when the fluid-filled sac behind the elbow, called the olecranon bursa, becomes inflamed, swollen, and painful....
https://patient.info/bones-joints-muscles/olecranon-bursitis-students-elbow
Bursitis - NHS
...NHS information about bursitis, including symptoms, when to get help, treatments and prevention....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bursitis/
Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis - OrthoInfo - AAOS
...Elbow (olecranon) bursitis occurs when the fluid-filled sac, or bursa, at the tip of the elbow becomes inflamed. Often, the first sign of bursitis is swelling at the tip of the elbow. As the swelling continues, your elbow may become painful and hard to move....
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/elbow-olecranon-bursitis/
Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
...What is elbow bursitis? Elbow bursitis is painful swelling around your elbow joint. Specifically, it?s inflammation in the olecranon bursa ? the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects your elbow....
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22553-elbow-olecranon-bursitis
Olecranon Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - WebMD
...The bursa in your elbow, called the olecranon bursa, reduces friction between the skin and the pointy bone in your elbow, which you can feel when you bend it....
https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/olecranon-bursitis
Olecranon bursitis | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
...Olecranon bursitis refers to inflammation of the olecranon bursa. The olecranon bursa is a subcutaneous sac that overlies the olecranon process and contains a small amount of fluid to prevent injury of subcutaneous tissue and skin from the uncovered bony olecranon....
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/olecranon-bursitis?lang=gb
Olecranon bursitis - Wikipedia
...Olecranon bursitis is a condition characterized by swelling, redness, and pain at the tip of the elbow. [1][2] If the underlying cause is due to an infection, fever may be present. [2] . The condition is relatively common and is one of the most frequent types of bursitis. [2]...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olecranon_bursitis
Scenario: Management | Management | Olecranon bursitis | CKS | NICE
...Covers the management and referral of both non-septic and septic olecranon bursitis. From age 16 years onwards. How should I manage olecranon bursitis? Advise the person to use conservative measures until symptoms improve. These include: Rest, ice, and reduced activity....
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/olecranon-bursitis/management/management/
Elbow pain - Olecranon bursitis | Musculoskeletal Matters
...The olecranon bursa is a sac overlying the olecranon process (the bony tip) of the elbow beneath the skin. It reduces friction on movement between the skin, tendons, ligaments, and bone, and allows them to glide smoothly over one another....
https://www.mskdorset.nhs.uk/elbow-pain/elbow-pain-olecranon-bursitis/