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Physiotherapy clinic in Tambaram Are you Looking for Physiotherapy Treatment in Tambaram, Sunshine Super Speciality Physiotherapy Clinic, We Provide Electrotherapy, Exercise and Manual Therapy, Orthopedic, Neuro, Cardio, Pediatric, Sports and Geriatric Rehabilitation, Post Operative Physiotherapy Treatment, Fracture Rehabilitation, pain free movement. Elbow bursitis (Olecranon). Elbow bursitis in inflammation in the olecranon bursa — the fluid-filled sac that protects and cushions your elbow joint. It's usually caused by overuse from your job or activities like sports. You'll probably only need at-home treatments to help your bursa heal. Most people recover in three to six weeks. Diagnosis. Bursal inflammation's most classic finding is a swelling, at the posterior elbow. This swelling is clearly marked off by its appearance as a goose egg over the olecranon process. There may be a tenderness for palpation at the affected site. Cases in which infection is present may show a warm and red affected area. Symptoms. Swelling. The first symptom of elbow bursitis is often swelling. ... Pain. As the swelling continues, the bursa begins to stretch, which causes pain. ... Redness and warm to the touch. If the bursa is infected, the skin becomes red and warm. Causes. The most common causes of bursitis are repetitive motions or positions that put pressure on the bursae around a joint. Examples include: Throwing a baseball or lifting something over your head repeatedly. Leaning on your elbows for long periods. Treatment. Rest: Avoiding the activity that caused your bursitis will help it heal. Medications: Over-the-counter NSAIDs will help reduce the pain and inflammation caused by bursitis. Immobilization: Stopping your elbow from moving with a splint or brace can help it heal. Injection. Corticosteroid injection is an accepted treatment option for medial and lateral epicondylitis. Olecranon bursa aspiration and injection are useful when that bursa is inflamed. The proper techniques, choice and quantity of pharmaceuticals, and appropriate follow-up essential for effective outcomes are discussed. Surgery. Surgery for elbow bursitis usually entails the removal of the bursa. After it is removed, another (noninflamed) bursa will grow back in its place, usually within a few months. This surgery can be performed as a minimally invasive procedure, without disturbing nearby joints, muscles, and/or ligaments. Exercises. Pronation and supination stretch Keep your affected elbow at your side, bent at about 90 degrees. ... Slowly turn your forearm as far as you can back and forth in each direction. ... Hold each position for about 6 seconds. Relax for up to 10 seconds between repetitions. Repeat 8 to 12 time. Braces. Immobilization: Stopping your elbow from moving with a splint or brace can help it heal. This elbow bursitis brace is a compression arm support with soft pad cushion for olecranon joint pain, bursa protection, arthritis, and tendonitis relief! SUNSHINE ® SUPER SPECIALITY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC - #DrParthiban #Sunshinephysioclinic.in #Physiotherapyclinicintambaram DR.M.P. PARTHIBAN.M.P.T (Ortho), Chief Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Call for Appointments: - 9345122177 East Tambaram, CHENNAI