bursitis

Nonseptic olecranon bursitis

Definition

Abnormal increase in fluid in the olecranon bursa

Most common inflammed of all 150 bursa in human body

Anatomy

Olecranon bursa

- bursal lining is poorly vascularized synovial lining

- allows skin to move back and forward with flexion and extension

Etiology

Repetitive microtrauma