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Hit outside of elbow. now swollen and puffy and looks squishy. hurts to touch and curl elbow in. ?

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Bursitis?: Sounds like it could be olecranon bursitis, an inflammation and swelling of the bursa that provides cushioning about the elbow joint. Can happen with trauma. Usually resolves in a couple of weeks, but if it doesn’t you may need an evaluation and MRI.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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