title: Complications following resection of the olecranon bursa.
abstract: We retrospectively reviewed 37 cases of resection of the olecranon bursa and noted wound healing problems in 10 (27%) and recurrence in 8 (22%). A lateral arm flap was necessary in one patient. Conservative treatment remains the treatment of choice for olecranon bursitis. Differentiation between septic and non-septic cases is challenging. The risk of wound healing problems and recurrence should be taken into account when planning surgical resection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Pellenberg, Belgium. ilse.degreef@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
authors.forename: Ilse
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Degreef
authors.forename: Luc
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De Smet
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002061:Bursa, Synovial / Q000601:surgery*; D002062:Bursitis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014945:Wound Healing