how long does olecranon bursitis last
1 Keep it wrapped for compression until about 6 weeks postop and avoid direct pressure for up to 3-6 months as the tissue heals. 2  The bursa grows back as a non-inflamed, normally functioning bursa over several months. Recurrence after surgery is rare.  Time out of work after surgery depends on the type of work that you do. Patients with a desk job can go back to the office within a few days if they can avoid using the surgical site. If you have a physically heavy job, or use your arms for heavy labor, you could be out for up to 6 weeks.