title: Deep space infections.
abstract: Joint sepsis and osteomyelitis have potentially devastating consequences in the hand. Local tissue and systemic immune system compromise increase vulnerability. Early and accurate diagnosis with specific organisms(s) retrieval is emphasized. Treatment includes drainage, debridement, appropriate antibiotics, and reconstruction when necessary.
authors: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida.
authors: W E
authors: WE
authors: Burkhalter
mesh_terms: D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D013492:Suppuration