Elbow Bursitis - Radio Humeral - Treatment of Bursitis in Elbow

Elbow Bursitis - Radio Humeral is the inflammation of the radio-humeral bursa in the elbow. Bursitis may vary in degree from mild irritation to an abscess formation that causes excruciating pain. In acute bursitis at the elbow, blood from an injury usually causes the inflammation. Bursitis will continue until the blood is removed or reabsorbed. Chronic bursitis results from undertreated acute bursitis and usually requires surgery to repair.

Places where Elbow Bursitis - Radio Humeral occurs

Bursa between the radius and humerus (arm bones) where they meet in the elbow. This bursa is a soft sac filled with lubricating fluid that facilitates motion between the radius and humerus. Soft tissue surrounding the elbow, including nerves, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels (both large vessels and capillaries), periosteum (the outside lining of bone) and muscles.

Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Elbow Bursitis - Radio Humeral

Direct blow to the elbow or forearm, Acute or chronic infection, Arthritis, Gout and frequently unknown.

• Pain at the elbow.
• Tenderness.
• Swelling.
• Redness (sometimes) over the affected bursa.
• Fever, if infection is present.
• Limited elbow movement.

Complications in Elbow Bursitis - Radio Humeral

• Temporary or permanent limitation of elbow's normal mobility.
• Prolonged healing time if activity is resumed too soon.
• Proneness to repeated flare-ups.
• Unstable or arthritic elbow following repeated episodes of bursitis.
• Spontaneous rupture of bursa if severe infection is present.

Treatment, Medication and Care for Elbow Bursitis - Radio Humeral

Use frequent ice massage. Fill a large Styrofoam cup with water and freeze. Tear a small amount of foam from the top so ice protrudes. Massage firmly over the injured area in a circle about the size of a softball. Do this for 15 minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day, and before workouts or competition. After 72 hours, apply heat instead of ice, if it feels better. Use heat lamps, hot soaks, hot showers, heating pads, or heat liniments and ointments. Take whirlpool treatments, if available. Use a sling to support the elbow joint, if needed. Don't exercise the elbow with the palm turned up or down. Elevate the elbow above the level of the heart to reduce swelling and prevent accumulation of fluid. Use pillows for propping. Massage gently and often to provide comfort and decrease swelling.

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Corticosteroid injections into the bursa to reduce inflammation.
• Prescription pain relievers for severe pain. Use non-prescription acetaminophen or ibuprofen (available under many trade names) for mild pain.
• Injection into the inflamed bursa of a long-lasting local anesthetic mixed with a corticosteroid drug, such as triamcinolone.
• Antibiotics if the bursa is infected.

Dietary Cure for Elbow Bursitis - Radio Humeral

Eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity. Your doctor may suggest vitamin and mineral supplements to promote healing.

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