Abscesses of the hand

Introduction

Define/describe the condition

Anatomy

Describe the pertinent anatomy

Pathogenesis

Describe the biomechanics/biologic basis of the disorder or the mechanism of injury

Natural History

Describe the natural history, epidemiology and prognosis

Clinical Presentation

Describe the means to elicit the most useful information from the patient history and physical examination as well as the relevant findings

Imaging and Diagnostic Studies

Describe appropriate radiologic and other diagnostic studies

Classification

Include a list with links to relevant conditions

Treatment

Include:


Medical therapy


Nonoperative treatment


Operative treatment – include links to pages with detailed surgical techniques


Indications and contraindications

Outcome

Include functional and prosthetic survivorship data as applicable

Complications

Include overview of complications

Pearls and Pitfalls

Tips and problems to avoid

Controversy

Include current controversies in diagnosis or treatment

References

Insert selected references and landmark articles