How is elbow bursitis diagnosed?

How is elbow bursitis diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will diagnose elbow bursitis with a physical exam. They’ll listen to your symptoms and examine your elbow.

If your provider suspects your bursitis is caused by an infection (also known as septic bursitis), or if they want to rule out other causes for the pain in your elbow, you might need a few tests including:

• X-ray.
• Ultrasound.
• MRI.
• Blood tests.
• A fluid sample taken from your bursa.