Bursitis / Students elbow

What is students elbow? Below the tip of the elbow is a sack of fluid called a bursa. A bursa is used to help lubricate the movement of tissues in joints. However if you take a hard impact onto the back of the elbow or are constantly leaning on the elbows the bursa can become inflammed or bleeding can occur in the bursa. The result is a painful swelling on the bony bit at the back of the elbow. Symptoms include: Pain at rest and during exercise. A painful swelling on the back of the elbow. Limited mobility in the elbow. How can bursitis in the elbow be avoided? Wear elbow guards if playing a game such as cricket where you can get hit on the elbow. Do not spend long periods of time leaning on the elbows. What can you do about it? Rest and apply ice is about all you can do. See a sports injury professional. What can a sports injury specialist or doctor do? Aspirate the bursa (stick a needle in and suck off the fluid). Immobilize the arm. Give a steroid injection Operate.   The information contained on this site is purely a source of information and can at no time replace the expert eye of a qualified professional. We recommend seeking professional advice before embarking on any form of self treatment. Neither the content or nor any other service provided through mybesttennis.com is intended to be relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never delay in seeking professional advice because of something seen on mybesttennis.com.