It may be that you have a contusion (bruise) because of the lack of padding and general vulnerability of the elbow. It is common for a contusion of the elbow to swell rapidly after irritation of the olecranon bursa or the synovial membrane. You should treat the swelling immediately with ice and compression for at least 24 hours. If swelling is severe, see a physician for further examination.
(This answer provided for NATA by the Southern Utah University Athletic Training Education Program.)
It may be that you have a contusion (bruise) because of the lack of
padding and general vulnerability of the elbow. It is common for a
contusion of the elbow to swell rapidly after irritation of the
olecranon bursa or the synovial membrane....
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association answered:It may be that you have a contusion (bruise) because of the lack of padding and general vulnerability of the elbow. It is common for a contusion of the elbow to swell rapidly after irritation of the olecranon bursa or the synovial membrane. You should treat the swelling immediately with ice and compression for at least 24 hours. If swelling is severe, see a physician for further examination.
