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Hand Infections
- Source :
- The Journal of hand surgery. 44(1)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Infections are common in hand surgery and proper management is important to achieve optimal outcomes. Although most cases are not urgent, less common, severe infections such as flexor tenosynovitis and necrotizing fasciitis require urgent identification with both medical and surgical management. It is common for diagnoses to be missed or delayed because clinical and laboratory indicators are often variably present. Delayed identification and management can result in poor outcomes with permanent deficits. This article will provide a review of hand infections with a focus on identifying serious hand infections requiring urgent or emergent treatment, and distinguishing these from less urgent scenarios.
- Subjects :
- Arthritis, Infectious
Soft Tissue Infections
Cellulitis
Osteomyelitis
Tenosynovitis
Hand
Abscess
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Diagnosis, Differential
Leukocyte Count
Necrosis
Debridement
Tetanus Toxoid
Animals
Drainage
Humans
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Surgery
Bites and Stings
Emergencies
Biomarkers
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15316564
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- The Journal of hand surgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....576cd49ab651c8c3de2fb493e7e303ce