Bursitis (from all sources) accounts for a...
History of repetitive flexion of elbow 2[A]
History of trauma 2[A]
History of abovementioned systemic disease 2[A]
History of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria 2[A]
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For nonseptic bursitis, protection of the bursa from microtrauma with a stiff or hard type of elbow guard or pad has been useful 1,3[A].
Change of repetitive job or elimination of microtrauma...
The care of patients with olecranon bursitis has changed over the years to a “hands off” approach.
Unless septic bursitis is suspected, the bursa should not be aspirated.
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Current evidence favors treating nonseptic bursitis conservatively without drainage.
Patients with an olecranon bursitis with any of the following are not only at higher risk of septic ...
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