International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 2018, 8, 4, 205-209.
DOI: 10.4103/jphi.JPHI_4_19
Published: December 2018
Type: Case Report
Authors:
S. Aswinprakash
Anatomy Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
D Jagadeesh
Anatomy Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
R. Arulmoli
Anatomy Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
Yuvaraj Maria Francis
Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam, Chennai, India
Kaviarasu Mahalingam
Physiotherapy Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
Robert Francis Stanley
Physiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
Diwakar Aiyaloo
Biochemistry Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
ABSTRACT
Olecranon bursa is the commonly involved structure of the elbow joint in trauma of any mechanical cause or infections due to its subcutaneous position. The overall incidence may vary, but it is more common in males between 30 and 60 years. Various pharmaceutical and physiotherapeutic treatment options are available based on septic or nonseptic conditions. Mostly antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs are widely used by physicians, whereas electrotherapy modalities are the choice of treatment by physiotherapists. Among which, ultrasound (US) therapy is found to be more convenient and effective in treating bursitis. As of the recent evidence available, US therapy is highly effective in treating olecranon bursitis.
Keywords: Bursitis, Elbow, Olecranon, Orthopedics, Trauma, Ultrasound therapy.