Give your elbow its freedom back
Olecranon bursitis, or elbow bursitis, is a common condition that often occurs secondary to trauma to the elbow caused by falling on the elbow, hitting a hard surface, or frequent leaning on a hard surface (such as a desk).
Other causes include occupational factors; it frequently appears in mechanics, gardeners, and cleaners.
It can also occur in the context of conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory or infectious joint diseases.
The diagnosis is clinical and is supplemented with X-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Initially, a swelling appears behind the elbow, with or without pain. When infected, the skin becomes red and warm. Sometimes it may be accompanied by fever.
Surgical treatment
It is performed under local anesthesia and consists of excising the affected bursa, cleaning the area, irrigation, and closing the surgical wound.
The procedure duration varies between 50 and 60 minutes. Follow-up is scheduled 2-3 days post-operation, with suture removal at 14 days.
