Ultrasound guided olecranon bursitis aspiration and steroid injection

A bursa is a thin-walled fluid sac usually seen between tendons and bones and acts as a cushion to reduce stress in certain areas. “Bursitis” means inflammation of the bursa. The Olecranon is the bone at the tip of your elbow joint. Olecranon bursitis happens when the olecranon bursa becomes enlarged, thickened and inflamed. It can cause significant pain and swelling at the back of the elbow. Olecranon bursitis can happen secondary to direct trauma to the area or due to repetitive friction. It is also common in some inflammatory conditions like gout.