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Chronic Olecranon Bursitis

Mechanism
1. Olecranon bursa overlies olecranon process
2. Chronic Trauma results in inflammatory reaction
Symptoms and Signs
1. Thickened and rubbery bursa
2. Non-painful
3. Multiple small, hard Nodules on palpation
  1. Villous thickenings of bursa
Management
1. Aspiration usually not helpful
2. Incision contraindicated (risk of infection)
3. Surgery to excise bursa
  1. Indicated for chronic bursa pain
Prognosis
1. Bursa usually dries up spontaneously

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