| Bursitis / Students Elbow Planning on returning to | | | | Non-infectious bursitis can be treated with a |
| University? Pain Control has advice on how to | | | | cortisone injection into the swollen bursa. |
| avoid injuries that occur whilst studying. | | | | - Infected bursitis requires further evaluation and |
| Students Elbow | | | | treatment. |
| Students elbow or Elbow Bursitis is a condition | | | | - Septic bursitis requires antibiotic therapy. |
| caused by constant leaning on the elbow. Elbow | | | | Repeated aspiration of the infected fluid is a |
| Bursitis is given the nickname ‘ Students | | | | possibility. |
| Elbow’ as the injury is common in students | | | | - In certain circumstances surgical drainage and |
| due to the amount of time students spend leaning | | | | removal of the infected bursa sac (bursectomy) |
| on the elbow joint whilst reading or writing. | | | | may be necessary. |
| Healthy bursae create a smooth, almost | | | | Recommended Products |
| frictionless functional gliding surface making normal | | | | Pain Control recommends purchasing a Lyrca |
| movement painless. When bursitis occurs, | | | | Neoprene Elbow Support or Comfort Elbow |
| however, movement relying upon the inflamed | | | | Support with Gel Pad |
| bursa becomes difficult and painful. Moreover, | | | | Pain Control |
| movement of tendons and muscles over the | | | | Our aim is to provide a comprehensive and easily |
| inflamed bursa aggravates its inflammation, | | | | understood guide for people of all ages and |
| perpetuating the problem. | | | | activity levels who seek relief from their pain our |
| Symptoms of Elbow Bursitis include elbow pain | | | | range of braces, supports and equipment can |
| during rest or exercise, painful swelling at the back | | | | provide real benefits without the side effects |
| of the elbow and limited mobility in the elbow | | | | often associated with other methods of |
| Treatment of Elbow Bursitis | | | | treatment. |
| - Uninfected Bursitis can be treated with ice | | | | Our products can help with a wide variety of |
| compresses, rest, and anti-inflammatory and pain | | | | commonly occurring conditions, diseases and |
| medications. | | | | injuries which affect so many people during their |
| Possible aspiration of the bursa fluid may be | | | | lifetime. Whether your pain is due to sporting |
| required. This procedure involves removal of the | | | | activity, is work related or simply due to the |
| fluid with a needle and syringe under sterile | | | | wear and tear we all encounter with age, |
| conditions. | | | | paincontrol.co.uk can help. |