From 2000 to 2002 most brackets dropped by one percent, and there was a new low bracket added at the very bottom. In 2003 most brackets got an additional cut of two percent with a 3.6 percent cut at the top.
When this happens, a painful swelling develops at the back of the elbow. This swelling is olecranon bursitis. CAUSES. Trauma, such as hitting the elbow or falling on the back of the elbow, can lead to this condition. People who lean their elbows against hard surfaces can develop this problem over time.
Water On The Elbow Symptoms. The first manifesting symptom is swelling. The skin on the back of the elbow is loose, and consequently, even a tiny amount of swelling is easily perceptible. As the swelling progresses, the bursa stretches, and causes pain. The pain aggravates with direct pressure on the elbow or when you bend the elbow. The swelling may limit your elbow motion.