Olecranon bursitis

March 2018 | by EMauthor

•Painful red swelling over olecranon

•Caused by inflammation and or infection of the adventitious bursa at the olecranon

•There may be a primary cause such as gout

•Treatment consist of rest, antibiotics such as flucloxacillin and penicillin with NSAID

•If there is associated cellulitis, arrange for a follow up within 48 hours. If the condition is not improving then an orthopaedic consultation is required

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