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How long of an incision is there when you repair a bersa and remove bone spurs feom the elbow?
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I Depend - Variable: The lengthy of the incision is influenced by the size of the bursa. But in general the incision is about 1 to 2 inches long.
Answered 5/9/2018
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Olecranon bursitis: The incision to remove the olecranon bursa is typically 1.5-2 inches long over the point of elbow.
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