MRI Characteristics of Olecranon Bursitis

Floemer, F.; Morrison, William B.; Bongartz, G.; Ledermann, Hans Peter

doi:10.2214/ajr.183.1.1830029

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“…The superficial olecranon bursa is located in the subcutaneous tissues posterior to the olecranon, and can become inflamed in inflammatory arthropathies such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis, or as a result of sepsis, trauma, or chronic repetitive stress (101)(102)(103). A well-defined fluid collection is seen over the posterior elbow on MRI, often associated with synovitis (Fig.…”

Section: Bursal Pathologymentioning

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Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow

Stevens

2010

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Elbow pain is frequently encountered in clinical practice and can result in significant morbidity, particularly in athletes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an excellent diagnostic imaging tool for the evaluation of soft tissue and osteochondral pathology around the elbow. Recent advances in magnetic field strength and coil design have lead to improved spatial resolution and superior soft tissue contrast, making it ideal for visualization of complex joint anatomy. This article describes the normal imaging appearances of anatomy around the elbow and reviews commonly occurring ligamentous, myotendinous, neural, and bursal pathology around the elbow.

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Section: Bursal Pathologymentioning

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Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow

Stevens

2010

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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“…Incidental diagnosis of olecranon bursitis on ultrasound and MRI is frequent from concomitant inflammation and effusion in the olecranon bursa secondary to trauma, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases [Figures 28 and 29]. [27]…”

Section: Elbowmentioning

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Imaging of the Bursae

Hirji

Hunjun

Choudur

2011

Journal of Clinical Imaging Science

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When assessing joints with various imaging modalities, it is important to focus on the extraarticular soft tissues that may clinically mimic joint pathology. One such extraarticular structure is the bursa. Bursitis can clinically be misdiagnosed as joint-, tendon- or muscle-related pain. Pathological processes are often a result of inflammation that is secondary to excessive local friction, infection, arthritides or direct trauma. It is therefore important to understand the anatomy and pathology of the common bursae in the appendicular skeleton. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to characterize the clinically relevant bursae in the appendicular skeleton using diagrams and corresponding multimodality images, focusing on normal anatomy and common pathological processes that affect them. The aim is to familiarize radiologists with the radiological features of bursitis.

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“…Neben der unter Umständen länger andauernden Arbeitsunfä-higkeit ist die monatelange konservative Behandlung mit einem hohen Kostenfaktor verbunden. Bei prolongierten Verläu-fen kommt es nicht selten zu einer Superinfektion der Wunde, in zwei Dritteln mit Staphylococcus aureus [1,6,4,11]. Eine besonders gefährdete Patientengruppe sind Rheumatiker.…”

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Weichteildefekte nach komplizierter Bursitis olecrani

Damert¹,

Altmann

Schneider

2008

Chirurg

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Olecranon bursitis has a high prevalence and is commonly treated conservatively. However, in case of bacterial infection and open injuries with chronic courses, surgery is indicated. Despite high surgical standards, soft-tissue defects cannot always be avoided in primary surgery for infectious olecranon bursitis. For complicated courses with persisting defects, standardized closing procedures are available. For maintaining adequate elbow function and avoiding long disease progression, definite closure of the defect should be achieved. Various treatment options exist: VAC therapy and local, island, distant, and free flaps. Between 1996 and 2007, 12 Patients with complicated olecranon bursitis were treated in our institution. Of them, 11 received surgery. In complicated courses of olecranon bursitis with soft-tissue defects, fistulas, or recurrent wound healing disorders, there are several procedures for plastic covering of the elbow.

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MRI Characteristics of Olecranon Bursitis

Abstract: Septic and nonseptic olecranon bursitis present with a considerable overlap of MRI findings without statistically significant differences. Septic olecranon bursitis can be excluded in the absence of bursal and soft-tissue enhancement.

Cited by 84 publications

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Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow

Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow

Imaging of the Bursae

Weichteildefekte nach komplizierter Bursitis olecrani

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