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What is bursitis? how is it going to affect my elbow?
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See details: Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa which in turn is a pouch that helps to reduce friction from tendon or muscle inflammation. The ole crayon bursa sits at the point of the elbow and you will see a swelling there.
Answered 4/1/2013
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