Common and uncommon infections of the hand
Linscheid, R.L.; Dobyns, J.H.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 6(4): 1063-1104
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 1178161 Document Number: 94648
Most serious hand infections are preventable at this time if proper prophylaxis is maintained with regard to the hands and if the precursor conditions-mild inflammations and infections-are quickly and appropriately treated. In those few serious hand infections that still occur, a judicious combination of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative measures should preserve normal or at least reasonable function in practically all instances.