PREVALENCE OF OLECRANON BURSITIS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH TRICEPS TENDINITIS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

Abstract

The result reveals that the most of the population (70.3%) had mild dysfunction, 23.8% had moderate dysfunction, and 5.9% had severe dysfunction. Tests including the Modified Thompson Test and Elbow Compression Test showed Objective

This study investigates the prevalence of olecranon bursitis by using PREE Questionnaire in young adults and to identify the association of olecranon bursitis and triceps tendinitis among young adults.

Method

It was a cross sectional study. Participants were evaluated using the PREE (Patient Rated Elbow Evaluation) questionnaire to assess their elbow pain and dysfunction levels. The study was conducted in the multiple universities and gymnasiums of Karachi. Non-Probability, convenience sampling technique was used. Two special test were also performed to assess the pain which were modified Thompson and elbow compression test. Based on the PREE scores, participants were categorized into mild, moderate, or severe elbow dysfunction groups, and the test results were analyzed accordingly.

Result

increased positive results with the severity of dysfunction. All participants with severe dysfunction tested positive for the Elbow Compression Test, indicating a strong association between Olecranon Bursitis and Tricep Tendinitis

Conclusion

The study found a strong link between olecranon bursitis and triceps tendinitis. Among participants with severe dysfunction, all (100%, 19 participants) had both conditions. This suggests that young adults with one of these conditions are likely to have the other, and that these conditions can

make each other worse.