Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis can be rare pathogenic causes of olecranon bursitis and osteomyelitis due to their ubiquitous presence on the skin. Wound cultures taken in these ...

Can usually be self-diagnosed Often requires lab test or imaging Can last several days or weeks Olecranon refers to pointy bone in the elbow while bursitis refers to inflammation of bursa.