Bursitis
Moveable joints (articular joints) are surrounded by one or more bursa sacs. If a bursa sac becomes irritated, it can become inflamed and lead to an arthritic joint pain condition known as bursitis.
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Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis
Elbow bursitis can cause the elbow to look swollen and feel tender. Elbow bursitis occurs when the bursa at the tip of the elbow becomes inflamed and fills with fluid. The medical name for this condition is olecranon bursitis. Septic bursitis, in which a bursa is infected, is common at the elbow.