Elbow bursitis (EB), or olecranon bursitis, can cause a painless buildup of fluid on the elbow. It occurs due to inflammation of the olecranon bursa, the small fluid-filled sac on the tip of the elbow ...

Tendonitis and bursitis are common conditions that cause swelling and pain around muscles and bones. Both conditions often occur in the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. Although ...

Q: I was diagnosed with bursitis in my elbow, and my friend’s doctor told her she had bursitis in her shoulder. Is this the same disease? A: A bursa is a fluid filled sac-like structure that acts like ...

I am a 52-year-old runner. Last weekend as I finished my 10k I tripped and fell on my right elbow. I went to the hospital because of the pain. X-rays were negative. They told me just to ice it. During ...