title: Hand infections.
abstract: The diagnosis and treatment of common hand infections are reviewed. A practical approach to the treatment of these conditions is detailed. This approach emphasizes the anatomic compartments of the hand, the microbiology of infecting organisms, and the patient conditions which modify treatment. Prompt and accurate diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation are key for optimal outcome.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Hausman
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Lisser
mesh_terms: D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006225:Hand; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010304:Paronychia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000628:therapy