Elbow Bursitis
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Elbow Bursitis Treatment
Treatment for elbow
bursitis
may include:
Rest
Cold compresses on elbow
Elevate the elbow to reduce
swelling
Elastic wrap the elbow
Physical therapy for
bursitis
Occupational therapy
Medications:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
Oral
corticosteroids
(
Prednisone
,
Medrol
)
Corticosteroid
injection for elbow
bursitis
Removal of fluid from the bursa
Surgery for elbow
bursitis
Uncommon
Elbow
bursitis
clinical trials
For more information:
Elbow contusion treatment
Elbow fracture treatment
Elbow sprain treatment
Medial epicondylitis treatment
Lateral epicondylitis treatment
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Elbow Bursitis Treatment: Questions For Doctor
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Last Updated: Mar 16, 2009
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Elbow Bursitis References:
Choudhery V. The role of diagnostic needle aspiration in olecranon bursitis. J Accid Emerg Med. 1999 Jul;16(4):282-3.
Floemer F, Morrison WB, Bongartz G, Ledermann HP. MRI characteristics of olecranon bursitis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2004 Jul;183(1):29-34.
Stell IM. Septic and non-septic olecranon bursitis in the accident and emergency department--an approach to management. J Accid Emerg Med. 1996 Sep;13(5):351-3.
Stewart NJ, Manzanares JB, Morrey BF. Surgical treatment of aseptic olecranon bursitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1997 Jan-Feb;6(1):49-54.
