Olecranon Bursitis

Olecranon Bursitis

Olecranon Bursitis

What is Olecranon Bursitis?

Olecranon Bursitis is inflammation of a small sac of fluid located on the tip of the elbow. This inflammation can cause many problems in the elbow. It can easily break if you experience a direct blow to the elbow or fall on a bent elbow.


Symptoms of Olecranon Bursitis

  • Sudden, intense pain
  • Unable to straighten elbow
  • Tenderness to the touch
  • Numbness in one or more fingers
  • Pain with movement of the joint

Causes of Olecranon Bursitis

  • A direct blow to the elbow
  • Constantly put pressure on the elbow

Treatment for Olecranon Bursitis


SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAINBACK PAINELBOW PAINHAND PAINHIP PAINKNEE PAINSHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.