Cubital Bursitis
- Diagnosis/Cause
- Inflammation of the bicipitoradial bursa which is located between the distal biceps tendon and the tuberosity of the radius
- Ensures frictionless motion between the biceps tendon and the proximal
- Prevalence/Risk Factors
- Tends to coexist with other inflammatory processes such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Overuse
- Trauma
- Distal Biceps Tear
- Signs and Symptoms
- Painful mass in the proximal forearm
- Antecubital fossa swelling and tenderness
- Limited pronation of the elbow joint
- Possible weakness of the extensor muscles of the forearm
- Objective/Special Tests
- Range of Motion
- Forearm supination and pronation
- MRI
- High-signal fluid that emerges between the radial tuberosity and biceps tendon distally
- Fluid normally appears on T2-weighted images
- Ultrasonography
- Elbow extension is routine
- Transducer on lower edge of antecubital fossa
- Treatments and Interventions
- Conservative Treatment
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Rest
- Temporary cast immobilization
- Aspiration of the bursa
- Corticosteroid Injection
References
- Aldhilan A. Preoperative diagnosis of bicipitoradial bursitis: a case report. The Pan African Medical Journal [serial online]. January 21, 2014;17:41. Available from: MEDLINE Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed July 9, 2015.
- Berry, M. E. (2013). Elbow Disorders and Injuries. Radiologic technology, 84(6), 599-624.
Acknowledgements:
David Funk, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University
Ethan Hunke, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University
Morgan Johnson, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University
Ed Nheiu, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University
Lindsay Walczak, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University
Last edited: July 13, 2015