Olecranon bursitis

Olecranon bursitis is a swelling of the subcutaneous , synovium-lined fluid filled sac located posteriorly over the olecranon process of the ulna and triceps tendon ( Donovan Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation IVth Edition 2020 )

abnormal increase in the volume of fluid (increased synovial fluid ) within the bursal cavity the bursa is prone to injury & inflammation due to its superficial position and limited vascularity most common bursa to be affected by an inflammatory process in the human body infection can spread via the transcutaneous route rather than haematogenous even no obvious wound is present a relatively common presentation which typically affects men between 30-60

Causes - direct trauma / repeated microtrauma○ hence several pseudonyms as students elbow , plumbers elbow ,dart throwers elbow , miners elbow repetitive irritation of the olecranon bursa○ for e.g repeated leaning on the elbow medical conditions ( directly or a consequence )○ immunosuppression○ diabetes , rheumatoid arthritis , psoriatic arthritis , alcoholism , HIV infection

Presentation -swelling over the olecranon bursa as the swelling progresses it may restrict elbow movement pain / swelling with any movement of the elbow particularly with extension the patient may be more concerned about the swelling...