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Hand infections: a retrospective analysis.

Tolga Türker1, Nicole Capdarest-Arest2, Spencer T Bertoch3

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Arizona , Tucson, AZ , USA.

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Prompt surgical drainage and medical management are crucial for treating common hand infections, often caused by untreated injuries. Most patients recover fully with timely, appropriate care, though complications like amputation can occur.

Keywords:
AntibioticsHandIncision-drainageInfectionIntravenous drug usageMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Hand infections frequently arise from untreated injuries.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are vital for favorable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze patient demographics, infection causes, clinical progression, and management strategies for hand infections requiring surgical drainage.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes and identify common complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for patients undergoing incision and debridement for hand infections over one year.
  • Data collected included demographics, infection etiology, timing of care, microbiology, antibiotics, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Lacerations were the most common cause, with infections frequently affecting the palm or dorsum.
  • Commonly cultured pathogens included MRSA, beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, and MSSA.
  • Mean hospitalization was 6 days; amputation and contracture were primary complications.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical drainage combined with medical management effectively treats most soft tissue hand infections.
  • Timely and appropriate care leads to successful resolution and minimizes complications.