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  2. Treatment options for olecranon bursitis include12345:
    • Apply dry or moist heat, such as a heating pad or taking a warm bath.
    • Take an over-the-counter medication, such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium, to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
    • Avoiding activities that irritate the area.
    • Using wraps and pads to reduce swelling and cushion the area.
    • Taking oral anti-inflammatory medications or acetaminophen if there is any pain.
    • A series of 1-2 joint aspirations (with or without corticosteroid injection) combined with additional treatment.
    • A bursectomy may be indicated in severe cases resistant to conservative treatment.
    • Draining and testing the fluid and antibiotics are typically recommended if there is concern of infection.
    • Surgery may be done if other measures are not effective.
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    Apply dry or moist heat, such as a heating pad or taking a warm bath. Take an over-the-counter medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others), to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
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    Treatment options can include:

    • Avoiding activities that irritate the area: This means it is necessary to avoid resting the elbow on a hard surface. ...
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    Most cases of olecranon bursitis respond very well to a series of 1-2 joint aspirations (with or without corticosteroid injection) combined with additional treatment. Usually, no surgical intervention is required in cases of olecranon bursitis. [ 11] In severe cases resistant to conservative treatment, a bursectomy may be indicated.
    emedicine.medscape.com/article/327951-overview
    Treatment usually starts by trying to control the inflammation. This may include a short period of rest. Medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin may be suggested by your doctor to control the inflammation and swelling. An elbow pad might be useful in making it easier to put the elbow on hard surfaces.
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    Treatment involves avoiding further trauma, a compression bandage, and NSAIDs. If there is concern of infection the fluid should be drained and tested and antibiotics are typically recommended. The use of steroid injections is controversial. Surgery may be done if other measures are not effective.
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