Olecranon Bursitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is olecranon bursitis
A
inflammation, swelling, pain over the olecranon process
2
Q
What causes olecranon bursitis
A
trauma - mc
infection
inflammation
3
Q
What are risk factors for olecranon bursitis
A
diabetes chronic alcohol abuse occupation/hobbies gout immunocompromised
4
Q
What diagnosis for olecranon bursitis
A
xray
CBC - infection
ESR, CRP, serum uric acid
aspiration
5
Q
What txt for olecranon bursitis
A
1st line nothing rest nsaids aspiration NO STEROIDS
6
Q
What is most common microbe if olecranon bursitis is from infection
A
Staph Aureus