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Revisión del 19:00 26 feb 2012
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
Source
Tintinalli