title: Infected fractures of the hand and wrist.
abstract: Infected fractures of the hand and wrist are uncommon, occurring most often after open crushing injury in a contaminated environment. Fundamental principles of treatment include thorough debridement of necrotic material, appropriate antibiotic selection, and adequate stabilization of bone. Delayed reconstruction of bone and soft tissue is at times aided by the use of free tissue transfer.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries; D008875:Middle Aged; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery