Septic Olecranon Bursitis Markedly tender, erythematous swollen olecranon bursa. Bursa was aspirated (sent for cell count, gram stain, anaerobic & aerobic cultures, crystals) and lavaged with oxacillin. Gram stain revealed gram positive cocci. Cultures grew staph aureus. |
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Aseptic Olecranon bursitis No erythema or warmth, relatively non-tender. Treated with Heelbo with gradual resolution |