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Banged elbow may 16. got bursitis. today is jul 3 & it's greatly improved but not there all the way. how long does elbow bursitis take to fully heal?
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Up to a year: Bursitis tends to heal slowly and may take up to a year. As long as there is progressive improvement, you may leave it alone.
Answered 11/27/2017
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