ArticleArthroscopy techniques2024
Endoscopic Olecranon Bursectomy in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Olecranon Bursitis: Patient Selection and Operative Technique.
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- [Multidisciplinary expert consensus on tophus damage grading and surgical treatment (2025 edition)].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2026Article
- Tophus severity grading and surgical treatment: Chinese Medical Doctor Association Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus Statement and Recommendations, 2025.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
- Clinical efficacy of endoscopic debridement combined with compression suture in the treatment of recalcitrant aseptic olecranon bursitis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
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Abstract
Olecranon bursitis is the most common form of bursitis. While it can commonly be treated using noninvasive measures, a surgical approach is indicated for cases of recalcitrant olecranon bursitis, which fail such treatment options. Traditionally, recalcitrant olecranon bursitis has been treated with an open bursectomy. Recently, arthroscopy has been proposed as an alternative method. Contraindications for this approach are cases where the bursa is massively enlarged and contains copious amounts of gouty tophi. While a unanimous consensus regarding which surgical approach is optimal has yet to be made, the endoscopic approach could potentially reduce issues inherent to open bursectomies such as improper wound healing and recurrence. This would reduce patient discomfort and allow them to return to activity sooner. We present a technique for treating recalcitrant olecranon bursitis using endoscopic resection.
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