Olecranon bursitis describes inflammation or irritation of the thin, fluid-filled sac at the bony tip of the elbow. It can occur for many reasons and may cause pain and discomfort. The olecranon is ...

Dear Dr. Donohue — I fell on concrete last month and broke one arm and bruised the other. Now the arm that wasn't broken has a big water blister on the elbow. It feels like it's filled with liquid.

An olecranon fracture is a common elbow fracture. It is a break in the ulna bone at the point of the elbow. An olecranon fracture may occur if people have a direct fall or blow to the elbow. People ...

Edema is a medical condition characterised by the accumulation of excess fluid in the body’s tissues, leading to noticeable swelling. While it can affect anyone, it is especially common in older ...

When you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re likely to feel it in multiple joints. It’s common in hands, wrists, and knees. But there’s a good chance you’ll also feel it in your elbows. RA happens ...

A dislocated elbow is a painful injury that requires medical treatment. With treatment, you should be able to restore function and range of motion to the arm. A dislocated elbow occurs when the bones ...