Hand Infections

Wendy Z W Teo; Kevin C Chung

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2019.03.003

Hand Infections

Clin Plast Surg. 2019 Jul;46(3):371-381. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2019.03.003.

Authors

Wendy Z W Teo¹, Kevin C Chung²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Health System, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Level 11, Singapore 119228, Singapore. Electronic address: wendy_zw_teo@nuhs.edu.sg.
² The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA.

PMID: 31103082
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2019.03.003

Abstract

Hand infections can lead to debilitating and permanent disability, particularly if they are not treated promptly or properly. The unique anatomy of the hand, with its numerous enclosed and confined spaces, warrants special considerations. For instance, infections in deep spaces of the hand may require surgical drainage despite an appropriate course of antimicrobial treatment. Thorough history and examination are crucial in guiding further investigations and management, particularly because there are numerous mimickers of hand infections, such as gout and pseudogout.

Keywords: Bites; Deep; Hand; Infections; Superficial.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Hand*
Humans
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Soft Tissue Infections / diagnosis
Soft Tissue Infections / etiology
Soft Tissue Infections / therapy*

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents