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Human bites of the hand

R J Mann

    American Family Physician
    |February 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Prompt treatment of infected human hand bites is crucial to prevent loss of function. Key interventions include debridement, irrigation, and antibiotics to combat infections and avoid complications like septic arthritis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hand Surgery

    Background:

    • Infected human bite wounds on the hand pose a significant risk of functional impairment.
    • Complications such as septic arthritis and osteomyelitis can arise from untreated hand infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the essential principles for managing infected human bite wounds of the hand.
    • To emphasize the importance of timely and comprehensive treatment to preserve hand function.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of established treatment protocols for infected hand wounds.
    • Emphasis on surgical debridement and wound irrigation.
    • Inclusion of microbiological investigations (culture and sensitivity).

    Main Results:

    • Prompt and thorough debridement and irrigation are critical.
    • Leaving the wound open and using bulky hand dressings are recommended.
    • Intravenous antibiotics are necessary to ensure broad-spectrum coverage against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

    Conclusions:

    • Aggressive and timely management of infected human hand bites is vital.
    • A multi-faceted approach including surgical, microbiological, and antibiotic therapies is essential.
    • Adherence to these principles can prevent severe complications and restore hand function.

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