Hands - Clinical (Soft Tissue & Infection) Flashcards
1
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Felon
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2
Q
Paronychia
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3
Q
Flexor Sheath Infection
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4 Kanaval signs:
1. Fusiform swelling
2. Held in fixed flexion
3. Pain on passive extension
4. Pain on palpation/percussion of the flexor sheath
Management:
- Early: IV Abx, elevation, repeat reviews
- Washout: Window at A1 & A5 pulleys and irrigation
- Fulminant infection: open whole flexor sheath and washout
4
Q
Compartment syndrome of the hand: features and management
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5
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