Olecranon Bursitis Ultrasound

Harbour Radiology provides an extensive range of high quality bulk billed ultrasound imaging including musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasounds for bursitis. Olecranon bursitis is a condition which causes inflammation or swelling in a fluid filled sac around the elbow.

We can evaluate this condition through ultrasound which use no radiation and instead utilise high frequency sound waves to image the full elbow for our doctors to evaluate the severity of the bursal inflammation.

The bursitis scan does not require any invasive imaging as the ultrasound probe is run across the outside of the elbow during the examination.

We also offer Ultrasound-guided corticoid steroid injections for management of the inflammation. Please speak to your referring practitioner when discussing the results to check if this is appropriate for your ongoing management and for a referral which is required for this procedure.