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Deep space & Collar button infections

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Topic updated on 08/23/12 6:59pm
Introduction
  • Includes
    • collar button abscess
      • infection of web space between fingers
      • usually leads to formation of abscess
    • midpalmar space
      • clinically presents as loss of midline countour of hand and pain with finger flexion
    • thenar space
      • pain and swelling over thenar eminence. Pain with flexion of thumb
    • hypothenar space
Treatment
  • Operative
    • I&D
      • use volar and dorsal incisions for collar button abscesses
    • IV antibiotics

 

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