A patient returns from a Caribbean cruise. He admits to spending "a lot of time sitting at the bar." He presents today, complaining of atraumatic swelling of his right elbow. On examination, he is afebrile and has a soft, well-circumscribed mass over the olecranon. The rest of the examination is unremarkable. Which of the following best describes this patient's condition?
Answer: C, olecranon bursitis
Olecranon bursitis from leaning on a hard surface
Know Your Content Blueprint
Soft tissue injuries of the forearm, wrist, and hand are covered as part of the PANCE Musculoskeletal Blueprint
Review Topic: Soft tissue injuries of the forearm, wrist, and hand (ReelDx)