Olecranon Bursitis
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definition
inflammation of bursal sac
septic bursitis
nearby wound or cellulitis
presentation
painful; unexplained origin possible recent trauma or related medical condition sxs: warmth, redness, swelling, fever
chronic bursitis
repeated bursitis episodes; may be secondary to gout, pseduogout, or DM
aseptic bursitis
trauma or sustained pressure
treatment: chronic
activity modification, medication, cortisone injection, aspiration, elbow padding
3 types
aseptic septic chronic
how fast does aseptic and septic resolve?
aseptic: quickly septic: may take up to 40 days for recovery
treatment: aseptic
aspiration
treatment: septic
aspiration + antibiotics
