A bursa at the origin of brachioradialis from the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus, reducing friction between the muscle belly and the lateral humeral cortex during forearm flexion in the neutral position.
Brachioradialis origin bursitis is a component of lateral elbow pain syndrome, contributing to lateral supracondylar pain in addition to common extensor tendinopathy. It is distinct from the radiohumeral bursa at the radial head. Palpation of the lateral supracondylar ridge above the epicondyle identifies this bursa.
Bursal inflammation at the brachioradialis origin on the lateral supracondylar ridge producing lateral elbow pain with resisted elbow flexion in neutral pronation-supination, managed with injection.
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