What are the available treatment options for bursitis present on the elbow?

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I have reviewed all the photographs and the long list of investigations (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Very nicely compiled. Well, this is known as olecranon bursitis. The common reason for this is increased uric acid, for which you are already taking Allopurinol. Now, it's only been one month since you started taking the medication. I would suggest you continue for at least three months, as it is quite slow to regress. If you do not see improvement in three months, you may need to consider surgical removal.

Hope I have clarified your query.

Thank you.

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Thanks for your follow up questions.

1. In my experience, there are high chances of recurrence after aspiration. I do aspiration only if the patient demands and if the diagnosis is unclear. If there is slightest doubt of infection, surgery is the best treatment.
2. The most important point is that very few percentage of people require surgery in this case which means most of these swellings resolve with medicines. In a few cases which do not improve, surgery or aspiration is an option. Surgery is invasive but it has better results than aspiration. The name is simply known as excision.