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Infection of the Finger: Types, Pathophysiology, and Medical Care

1. Introduction An infection of the finger is a highly significant clinical event characterized by the localized bacterial or viral invasion of the tightly compartmentalized tissues of the digit. The bottom line up front is that due to the dense structural anatomy and minimal subcutaneous space in the hand, infections rapidly increase local tissue pressure, … Read more

Flexor Tenosynovitis of the Finger: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction to Flexor Tenosynovitis Flexor tenosynovitis of the finger is an acute, severe inflammatory condition affecting the specialized synovial sheaths that encase the flexor tendons of the hand. Most commonly resulting from a rapidly progressive bacterial infection, this condition presents as a severely swollen, intensely painful, and physically immobilized digit. Because the enclosed tendon … Read more