Rehabilitation of the infected hand

While each case of hand infection is unique, the mechanics of infection tend to be the same. We have found that in a variety of infection types, ranging from localized finger tip infections to septic joint infections with underlying systemic medical complications, the best results occurred when each infected hand was treated in a consistent manner that included aggressive medical treatment, immediate mobilization, and direct patient involvement. Effective communication between the surgeon, therapist, and patient allows the critical flow of information necessary to maintain the progression of successful treatment to resolve the infected hand.