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A New Approach to the Surgical Treatment of Olecranon Bursitis

Nikolaos K. Sferopoulos

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 272–278 · Published 14 Sep 2013

10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5302

Abstract

Aims: To describe a new approach to the surgical treatment of the nonseptic olecranon bursitis. Methods: The study included 14 patients (13 men, 1 woman; age range 51-77 years) treated in a 10-year period. Patients with a systemic inflammatory disease were excluded. All patients had already been treated with bursal aspiration associated with multiple punctures of the cyst wall and compressive dressing. Clinical features, ultrasonography and analysis of the aspirated bursal fluid were indicative of a nonseptic olecranon bursitis. The new approach included surgical incision to drain the bursa and the use of a Penrose drain tube for post-operative drainage for an average of 5 days. The wound was treated by secondary closure. No antibiotics were used. Results: Eleven patients showed rapid secondary healing of the wound which reached 7 to 14 days following the Penrose drain removal. Wound healing was delayed in 3 patients and required approximately a month. The long-term follow-up ranged from 2 to 10 years. No recurrences or complications were encountered. Conclusion: This novel approach proves that excision of the bursa is not a mandatory step in the surgical treatment of olecranon bursitis. It is worthwhile to consider this new approach as the first step in the surgical management of the, non-responsive to conservative treatment, nonseptic olecranon bursitis.

Nonseptic olecranon bursitis new approach Penrose drain secondary closure

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