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Hand infections.

H Brown

    American Family Physician
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Effective treatment for hand infections involves prompt drainage of pus, moist heat, and elevation. Rest is crucial for recovery, preventing complications like necrosis and gangrene.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hand Surgery
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Hand infections range from superficial (paronychia, cellulitis) to severe (felon, septic arthritis).
    • Prompt and appropriate management is essential to prevent serious complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the classification and treatment principles for common hand infections.
    • To emphasize the importance of surgical drainage and supportive care.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common hand infections and their typical presentations.
    • Discussion of established treatment modalities including incision and drainage, moist heat, elevation, and splinting.
    • Highlighting the role of antibiotics and other specific agents.

    Main Results:

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    • Adequate incision and drainage of purulent collections are critical for successful outcomes.
    • Failure to drain pus can lead to pressure necrosis and gangrene.
    • Conservative measures like moist heat and elevation aid in recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Most hand infections require a combination of drainage, moist heat, elevation, and appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
    • Surgical drainage is paramount when pus is present.
    • Systemic and local rest are vital components of hand infection management.