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Ultrasound therapy for recurrent noninfective olecranon bursitis: A case report

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  1. 1Anatomy Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, MALAYSIA.
  2. 2Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam, Chennai, INDIA.
  3. 3Physiotherapy Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, MALAYSIA.
  4. 4Physiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, MALAYSIA.
  5. 5Biochemistry Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, MALAYSIA.

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S. Aswinprakash

Anatomy Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, MALAYSIA.

aswin.arien17@gmail.com

Volume 8, Issue 4 · pp. 205-209 · 2018 · DOI: 10.4103/jphi.JPHI_4_19

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.

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    Aswinprakash, S., Jagadeesh, D., Arulmoli, R., Francis, Y. M., Mahalingam, K., Stanley, R. F., & Aiyaloo, D. (2018). Ultrasound therapy for recurrent noninfective olecranon bursitis: A case report. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 8(4), 205-209. https://doi.org/10.4103/jphi.JPHI_4_19

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