Infection Management for the Hand Surgeon.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2023
Abstract
Infections of the upper extremity can be challenging to diagnose and treat because of the complex anatomy and range of offending pathogens. Early recognition of infections that require an emergent surgical intervention, such as necrotizing fasciitis and septic joints, is imperative for good clinical outcomes. In addition, prompt diagnosis and intervention for deep closed space infections, such as deep abscesses or flexor tenosynovitis, is necessary to avoid chronic pain and dysfunction. Complicating factors such as underlying osteomyelitis, atypical pathogens, and immunocompromised states of patients should always be considered when treating upper-extremity infections.
Volume
39
Issue
3
First Page
465
Last Page
473
ISSN
1558-1969
Published In/Presented At
King, V., Crouser, N., Speeckaert, A., & Bhatt, R. (2023). Infection Management for the Hand Surgeon. Hand clinics, 39(3), 465–473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2023.04.003
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
37453773
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article