Olecranon Bursitis
Q. What is olecranon bursitis?
A.
Inflammation of the bursa at the back of the elbow.
📝 Detailed Answer
Olecranon bursitis: ① inflammation of bursa at elbow tip, ② symptoms: visible swelling, fluid accumulation, may or may not be painful, ③ causes: repeated pressure (leaning on elbows), trauma, infection, gout, ④ X-ray rules out fracture.
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