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Is tennis elbow an example of bursitis?
No its not. It is two different conditions. Bursitis is the swelling of a bursa sac and tennis elbow is tears in tendons in the arm near the elbow. The sources and related links can help you further.
What is cauliflower elbow?
sounds like olecranon bursitis, where a bursal sac overlying the elbow fills with fluid.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the superficial olecranal bursa?
Inflammation of the bursa over the elbow is called olecranon bursitis.
How long does it take for a dislocation in the elbow to heal?
about 4-5 weeks make sure the elbow is well iced Love always, Maddy900
Can you describe the condition burtosis relating to a swollen elbow joint?
There is no such condition as burtosis; perhaps you are referring to bursitis. Bursitis may refer to the swelling of the elbow joint, shoulder, hip or knee. The condition can be described as an inflammation of the bursa that is very painful.
How long do it take to heal a dislocated elbow before you can play sports again?
1 year
Is housewife's elbow the same as tennis elbow?
No its not, the technical term is elbow bursitis and its a painful condition caused by constant pressure on the elbow, think a housewife leaning on her elbow while cleaning, hence the name. Golfer's elbow is tennis elbow a tendonitis condition, completely different. Link below will help.
What type of elbow injuries are there?
Some that come to mind are fracture, dislocation, bursitis, tendinitis, laceration, arthritis, infection.
How long can bursitis last?
As long as it is not well treated
My elbow is slightly swollen and bruised. I was boxing and connected with the pad with a straight arm instead of a bent one what's wrong with my elbow?
YOU HAVE A BURSA SACK IN YOUR ELBOW. IT COULD BE BURSITIS DUE TO IRRITATING THE BURSA SACK. MY HUSBAND GOT IT JUST FROM THE WAY HE WAS RESTING HIS ARM ON THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING. THE ELBOW INFLAMED AND WAS IRRITATED FOR A LONG TIME. SOMETHING TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT. FOR HIM, TIME, IBUPROFEN, AND A ELBOW BRACE HELPED AND IT HEALED AFTER QUITE A WHILE.
What is a shooters sleeve for?
they give gentle compression for treatment of tendonitis ( overuse syndrome from shooting 500 shots a day) or to treat olecranon bursitis ( that bag of water you get on your elbow after bumping the elbow forceably) ...ortho PA
What is the extra skin at the elbow called?
The skin on your elbow is usually only loose when you hold your arm straight. If you bend your elbow as far as you can, the skin will probably be tight. You have extra skin on the elbow so that you can bend your arm. It could also be a form of bursitis or build up of fluids.
