Olecranon Bursitis Flashcards

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What is olecranon bursitis

A

inflammation, swelling, pain over the olecranon process

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What causes olecranon bursitis

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trauma - mc
infection
inflammation

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What are risk factors for olecranon bursitis

A
diabetes
chronic alcohol abuse
occupation/hobbies
gout
immunocompromised
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What diagnosis for olecranon bursitis

A

xray
CBC - infection
ESR, CRP, serum uric acid
aspiration

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What txt for olecranon bursitis

A
1st line nothing
rest
nsaids
aspiration
NO STEROIDS
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What is most common microbe if olecranon bursitis is from infection

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Staph Aureus

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