Infections of the hand.
The unique anatomic arrangements in the hand make possible rapid extension of infections through synovial-lined spaces if abscesses are not drained and pressure is allowed to build up. Adequate knowledge of these anatomic features and of routes for surgical drainage is mandatory if one is to give adequate management of hand infections. Localized processes, such as paronychia, felon, and human bite infections also require special insight for adequate treatment.
D000038:Abscess / Q000601:surgery; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D003560:Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D003646:Debridement; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D004322:Drainage; D004630:Emergencies; D005385:Fingers; D006225:Hand; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009262:Nails; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications