{"id":9576,"date":"2026-04-29T15:56:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/thilakitida-olekranou\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:25:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:25:43","slug":"thilakitida-olekranou","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/agkonas\/thilakitida-olekranou\/","title":{"rendered":"Olecranon Bursitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9576\" class=\"elementor elementor-9576 elementor-2588\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620d89e wd-section-stretch-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"620d89e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac4762 wd-el-breadcrumbs text-left elementor-widget 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a05435 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"7a05435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c74cd03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c74cd03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1b6de color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d1b6de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is Olecranon Bursitis?<\/h2><p>At the back of the elbow, between the skin and the bone, there is a thin sac (bursa). Under normal conditions, this bursa contains only a very small amount of fluid. When the bursa fills with excess fluid, it becomes inflamed and, as a result, the back of the elbow becomes swollen. Olecranon bursitis is one of the most common causes of swelling (edema) and <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/ponos-ston-agkwna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elbow pain<\/a>.<\/p><h2>What are the causes of Olecranon Bursitis?<\/h2><p>Olecranon bursitis may be caused by the following:<\/p><ul><li><p>Frequent pressure on the back of the elbow against a hard surface, such as in students and office workers.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Injury \u2013 a blow to the area<\/p><\/li><li><p>Certain systemic conditions such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis<\/p><\/li><li><p>An infection following an abrasion or injury<\/p><\/li><li><p>Injury during sports, and generally sports that place pressure on the elbow such as basketball or tennis<\/p><\/li><li><p>As a result of pre-existing osteoarthritis<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55df270 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55df270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Main Symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3306c7e color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3306c7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Patients may experience the following symptoms:<\/p><ul><li><p>Visible swelling and pain at the back of the elbow<\/p><\/li><li><p>Redness and increased temperature in the area<\/p><\/li><li><p>Night pain that wakes the patient, especially if they sleep on the affected elbow.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Stiffness (difficulty moving) of the elbow<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-667ac64 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"667ac64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How is the diagnosis made?<\/h2><p>A patient with swelling of the elbow requires assessment by a <strong>specialized<\/strong> Orthopaedic Surgeon. Mr Leonidou will take a detailed medical history and examine you. The doctor will perform an ultrasound examination of the elbow, and an X-ray will also be required to rule out the presence of calcifications or osteoarthriti<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ee4466 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ee4466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Conservative Treatment<\/h2><p>In most cases, treatment is conservative and includes the following:<\/p><ul><li><p>Rest and activity modification<\/p><\/li><li><p>Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs<\/p><\/li><li><p>Ice therapy<\/p><\/li><li><p>Temporary bandaging of the elbow<\/p><\/li><li><p>In some persistent cases, aspiration of the fluid, cortisone injection and application of a compression bandage are performed. If the fluid is purulent, further treatment with antibiotics may be required.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Indications for surgical treatment of olecranon bursitis<\/p><ul><li><p>Failure of conservative treatment<\/p><\/li><li><p>Presence of extensive infection<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f3845 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78f3845\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Surgical Treatment<\/h2><p>If conservative treatment fails, surgical treatment offers a definitive solution with excellent results. Through a small incision, the bursa is removed and the area is thoroughly cleaned. If pre-existing osteoarthritis is also present, it is cleaned \/ removed. The specialized anesthesiologist will administer regional anesthesia and the patient will remain awake during the procedure. The patient is discharged from the hospital a few hours after surgery.<\/p><h2>Surgical Success<\/h2><p>Surgical treatment of olecranon bursitis is a safe procedure with minimal bleeding, exceptionally low complication rates and excellent functional outcomes. <strong>The patient is discharged from the hospital a few hours after the procedure and begins moving the elbow immediately.<\/strong><\/p><h2>What is the cost of the surgery? How much does it cost?<\/h2><p>The cost is quite <strong>affordable<\/strong>. For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/index.php\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us.<\/a><\/p><p>If you have olecranon bursitis, consult the specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orthopaedic<\/a> surgeon Mr Andreas Leonidou. The doctor has 14 years of continuous experience abroad and specializes in elbow conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8498500 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8498500\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abbe437 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abbe437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Book your appointment for immediate diagnosis, specialized care and targeted treatment <strong>in just one visit.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce6160 elementor-align-center grow-dot-btn elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6ce6160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/online-rantevou\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book an Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0391\u03c1\u03c7\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\u03a3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b4\u03b1 Olecranon Bursitis Andreas Leonidou Orthopaedic Surgeon 56 Kifisias Ave. &amp; Delfon St., Marousi, 15125 +30 694 5993809+30 210 6862039<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":9600,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9576","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9576"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10184,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9576\/revisions\/10184"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}