Hygroma help!

[AengusMum]

I'm hoping someone can give me some advice here. I have a 2 year old chocolate lab, Aengus. He absolutley loves laying on hard, cool, floors. He doesn't just lay down, he plops down like a sack of bricks! He's developed a slightly bigger than a golfball sized hygroma. I've never dealt with this before and I'm at a loss at what to do for him. He won't wear the elbow pads, well because lets be honest, he's a lab and he loves to chew... he's got a cozy comfy bed he sleeps in every night but when I'm not home with him during the day, I can't stop him from plopping down on his elbows. He's in zero pain and is as happy as can be... I just want to help heal his swollen bows!! Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you!!
*He's also has X-rays to rule out any underlying injury. Everything looks good!

[JenC]

I've seen it in giant breeds, but not in labs. I don't think they are a problem considering dogs are shown with them.

[smartrock]

I've seen elbow protectors that dogs wear, not just padding held on by vet wrap, which you can buy or try to fashion. The company I have heard the most about is dogleggs, they're not cheap but you can get the idea.

Dog Hygroma Coverage | Protecion & Padding for Elbow Joints

or these:

Welcome to Canine Angels, Inc! Slip-on, Protective Elbow Pads and our Leave On Lift for your dog's comfort and protection!

[SunDance]

I've seen elbow protectors that dogs wear, not just padding held on by vet wrap, which you can buy or try to fashion. The company I have heard the most about is dogleggs, they're not cheap but you can get the idea.

Dog Hygroma Coverage | Protecion & Padding for Elbow Joints

or these:

Welcome to Canine Angels, Inc! Slip-on, Protective Elbow Pads and our Leave On Lift for your dog's comfort and protection!

I hope I never need them, but these look really great...especially the doglegs (blame auto-correct) one. Thanks for sharing.

[AengusMum]

I really appreciate all the suggestions and advice!!