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Swollen Elbow, Pain In Joints. Detected Bursitis. History Of Breaking Neck, Trauma To Head From A Car Accident. Recommend
Thank u I got in a bad car accident and broke my neck back and trauma to my head but I also hurt my shoulder and for the last 2mths my elbow is very swollen and joint hurts they said it was bursitis but it is not getting better but worse and more bigger and painful I am getting very frustrated and don't know what to do I think something is causing this do u have any solution thks
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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The treatment of Olecranon bursitis of the elbow is as follows (If it is due to a noninfective cause) -
* Elbow pads - An elbow pad may be useful to cushion your elbow.
* Activity changes - Avoid activities that cause direct pressure to your swollen elbow.
* Medications - Oral medications such as Advil or other anti-inflammatories may be used to reduce swelling and relieve your symptoms.
* If the swelling and pain do not respond to these measures after 3 to 4 weeks, then an Aspiration followed by a corticosteroid injection into the bursa may help in resolving the problem
* If the bursitis is due to an infection, then a complete excision of the bursa is mandatory.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
The treatment of Olecranon bursitis of the elbow is as follows (If it is due to a noninfective cause) -
* Elbow pads - An elbow pad may be useful to cushion your elbow.
* Activity changes - Avoid activities that cause direct pressure to your swollen elbow.
* Medications - Oral medications such as Advil or other anti-inflammatories may be used to reduce swelling and relieve your symptoms.
* If the swelling and pain do not respond to these measures after 3 to 4 weeks, then an Aspiration followed by a corticosteroid injection into the bursa may help in resolving the problem
* If the bursitis is due to an infection, then a complete excision of the bursa is mandatory.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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