As per our olecranon bursitis doctor Singapore, the common symptoms of elbow bursitis include:

• Pain around the back of the elbow
• Swelling directly over the bony prominence of the tip of the elbow
• Slightly limited motion of the elbow

Causes of Olecranon Bursitis – Elbow Bursitis

Elbow bursitis may follow a traumatic accident, such as a fall onto the back of the elbow, or it may seemingly pop up out of nowhere. People who rest their elbows on hard surfaces may aggravate the condition and make the swelling more prominent.

Our olecranon bursitis doctor Singapore usually diagnose elbow bursitis on clinical examination, but an x-ray will often be done to ensure the elbow joint itself appears normal. A MRI is not necessary to diagnose elbow bursitis, and will only be done if there is uncertainty about the diagnosis.