Olecranon Bursitis Flashcards
1
Q
Aka
A
Miner’s elbow, student/draftsmans elbow, dart thrower’s elbow
2
Q
What’s going on!?
A
Swelling/inflam of olecranon bursa (MC superficial bursitis!)
3
Q
What’s it look like?
A
Mild-mod swelling
Stiffness
PAIN = UNCOMMON (unless infection/periosteum involved). If P = x-ray
4
Q
Ddx
A
Xray Fracture Infection Gout Inflammatory arthritis Triceps tendon tear Instability
5
Q
Tx
A
POLICE (pad/wrap, return to ADL w/ tolerance)
US
Manip up chain, avoid CMT w/ flexed humerus, adjust into medial/lateral glide
AVOID repetitive elbow motion
6
Q
Prognosis
A
SLOW TO HEAL
Follow up: aspiration (Fast), corticosteroid injection if recurrent, surgery = rare
