Olecranon bursitis describes inflammation or irritation of the thin, fluid-filled sac at the bony tip of the elbow. It can occur for many reasons and may cause pain and discomfort. The olecranon is ...

BOSTON — Results presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting showed conservative treatment may lead to resolution of olecranon bursitis without complications, infections, ...

Elbow bursitis (EB), or olecranon bursitis, can cause a painless buildup of fluid on the elbow. It occurs due to inflammation of the olecranon bursa, the small fluid-filled sac on the tip of the elbow ...

Below the tip of the elbow is a sack of fluid called a bursa. A bursa is used to help lubricate the movement of tissues in joints. However if you take a hard impact onto the back of the elbow or are ...

Joint pain rarely requires emergency medical intervention. But if it’s caused by septic bursitis, prompt treatment is required. Here’s what you need to know about septic bursitis, including its causes ...

Dear Dr. Donohue — I fell on concrete last month and broke one arm and bruised the other. Now the arm that wasn't broken has a big water blister on the elbow. It feels like it's filled with liquid.

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common cause of elbow arthritis. The long-term disease makes your immune system attack the lining of your joints, causing pain, swelling, and inflammation. It often ...