musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
How To Aspirate or Inject an Olecranon Bursa
Positioning for Aspirating or Injecting an Olecranon Bursa
Seat or partially recline the patient, with the arm comfortably flexed about 90° at the elbow and resting on a bedside table. The patient may also be supine on an examination table with the elbow flexed. To avoid vasovagal episodes, avert the patient's head and orient your work area so that the patient does not see the needles. 