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2. Where is the bursa located?

2. The bursa is located over the extensor aspect of the extreme proximal end of the ulna between both the tendon of triceps and olecranon of unla.

3. What is the etiology of olecranon bursitis?

3. The etiology of developing bursitis is higher if one's job or hobby involves a repetitive movement, acute trauma, age and swelling and inflammation of olecranon bursa.

4. What are the symptoms of olecranon bursitis?

4. Symptoms include local swelling, wave motion sign, local pain, redness and warmness.

5. What may excessive swelling require?

5. Excessive swelling may require aspiration.

6. How would you treat olecranon bursitis? Which points?

6. SJ 10 or ashI.

7. How would you needle SJ 10?

7. Use 2 cun length needle inserted 1.5 cun deep, needle tip towards olecranon to relieve pain and resolve inflammation, can use qi needling method .

8. What points may be added?

8. SJ 5, LI 11 may be added.

9. What other points may be added to fortify spleen and remove dampness?

9. Other points are SP 6 and SP 9 to relieve dampness and fortify spleen.

1. What is olecranon bursitis?

1. Olecranon bursitis is a condition characterized by pain, swelling and inflammation of the olecranon bursa located in the elbow.