Infections
We explore and manipulate our environment constantly using our hands. Thus injury and sometimes infections do occur.
Procedure
The principals include good drainage, irrigation, culture specific antibiotic therapy and hand rest.
Results
It takes some time for the swelling, healing and restoration of movement to occur.
Indications
Superficial infections can be treated effectively with antibiotics. However, deep infections of the tendon sheath or joint requires surgical attention.
Complications
Stiffness, swelling and pain.
Recovery
This will vary depending on the infection site, invading organism and promptness of treatment.
Anesthesia
Regional or general.
- What type of organisms infect the hand?
What type of organisms infect the hand?
Fortunately, less virulent are the commonest. However, rarely very resistant strains could be encountered and require targeted therapy.
- Category
- Hand, Services
- Body Part
- Hand
- Applicable for Men
- Yes
- Surgical
- Yes