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Draining Olecranon Bursitis

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Dr.  Nishad BN MD

If I am having no pain from this condition that I found on Wikipedia is called Olecranon bursitis ("swellbow") Do I need to see a surgeon to have it drained or will it resorb over time (and if so, how much ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nishad BN ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

i have a habit of lean my left elbow against hard surfaces can developed problem of what i think is OLECRANON BURSITIS . it doesnt hurt or pain, i can move my elbow freely without any problems but looks funny... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD

understand what's going on. I have septic olecranon bursitis since six days ago (infection confirmed five ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Srikanth Reddy ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Rhea Chanda MD

bursitis has developed over the past 2 months. I have had a plain xray done which shows an spiky olecranon spur where the bursitis is. I am wondering if the bursitis will ever heal if I do not... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rhea Chanda ( OBGYN)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

Dr. Tayal, You just responded to my inquiry regarding swollen knee ...which you responded was probably bursitis... What causes bursitis? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

Hi I went to see my orthopedic surgeon today because of olecranon bursitis that has been present for four weeks sice the last time I saw him. He told me to wear a compression sleeve and ice. It got ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.     Ivan R. Rommstein MD

I am having a [problem with Olecranon Bursitis. I have had the fluid drained several times only to have it return in as little as 24 hours. I have been using cold compresses, PennSaid lotion, and a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Shailja Puri MD

I am 80 years old and recently developed elbow bursitis aka Olecranon Bursits. When discovered i took Ibuprofen and administered cold packs for a few days in addition to binding the area to no avail ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shailja Puri ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr.  Saad Sultan MD

[hi i have popeye elbow from an injury. it disappeared once , grew back, had it drained, grew back within a week and have an appt with a surgeon soon. the xrays said no breaks or cracks, do you think surgery is next and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saad Sultan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kerry Pottinger MD

I have been diagnosed with sepitic olecranon bursitis and the dr. makes it sound like if I don t check into a hospital now they will buryme tomorrow, I am taking 1000mg of augmentation orally right now ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kerry Pottinger ( Anesthesiologist)