Olecranon bursitis

Case contributed by Ayush Goel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain and swelling in elbow

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Soft tissue swelling superficial to the olecranon.

Case Discussion

Typical soft tissue swelling superficial to olecranon is diagnostic for bursitis. No definite fracture was identified in this case.

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