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Is a splint helpful in the management of bursitis at all?

Report By: Sarabjeet Gujral - Research Fellow Orthopaedics
Search checked by Mr K Patel - SpR In Orthopaedics
Institution: Royal Blackburn Hospital
Date Submitted: 1st March 2000
Last Modified: 1st August 2006
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients with olecrannon bursitis] does [a splint] help in [reducing symptoms early, the chances of spread and of reducing frank infection]?