Non-surgical Conservative management of minor cases involves icing, a compression bandage, and avoidance of the aggravating activity. This can also be augmented with NSAIDs taken by mouth or applied as a cream. Elbow padding can also be used for symptomatic relief. The use of steroid injections is controversial. In case of infection, the bursitis should be drained and treated with an antibiotic. Surgery If the fluid continues to return after multiple drainings or the bursa is constantly causing pain, surgery to remove the bursa is an option. The minor operation removes the bursa from the elbow and is left to regrow but at a normal size over a period of ten to fourteen days. It is usually done under general anesthetic and has minimal risks. The surgery does not disturb any muscle, ligament, or joint structures. To recover from surgical removal, a splint will be applied to the arm to protect the skin. Exercises will be prescribed to improve range of motion.
Olecranon bursitis
Tendinopathy
Retrocalcaneal bursitis
Cellulitis
Ischial bursitis
Septic arthritis
Infrapatellar bursitis
Pes anserine bursitis