Hand deep space infection

Background

• Volar surface contains potential deep spaces that may become infected
• Dorsal aspect contains the veins and lymphatics; will always swell whenever there is an inflammatory process

Clinical Features

• Tenderness, induration, or fluctuance over volar aspect of hand
• Pain w/ range of motion of digits

Treatment

• Parenteral antibiotics
• Hand surgeon consult

See Also

• Hand Infection

Source

Tintinalli