If your bursitis is caused by infection, your provider will prescribe antibiotics. Cortisone shots provide long-term pain relief for an inflamed bursa. For chronic conditions, your healthcare ...

Single center retrospective cohort study on 266 adults with olecranon bursitis finds that antibiotics provide effective relief, without the need for painful procedures Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Bursitis is a painful swelling of the bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that support the joints and reduce friction between tendons, muscles, and bones near the joints. Bursitis occurs when these sacs ...