Category Archives: Hand Surgery

Incision and Drainage of Paronychia (Abscess at Fingernail)

Indications Infection and abscess located in the pads of the fingertips Contraindications Streptococcal infections – these generally are treated with antibiotics Cellulitis with abscess of localized prurulent collection. Diagnosis History and physical – this is important as the severity and extent of the infection can be partially determined by the precipitating event and duration and Continue Reading

Incision and Drainage of Felon (Abscess at Tip of the Finger)

Indications Infection and abscess located in the pads of the fingertips Contraindications Streptococcal infections – these generally are treated with antibiotics Cellulitis with abscess of localized prurulent collection. Diagnosis History and physical – this is important as the severity and extent of the infection can be partially determined by the precipitating event and duration and Continue Reading

Carpal Tunnel Release


Incision

A curved incision is made in the skin on the ulnar (little finger) side of the palm. It is made across the thenar (thumb crease) and along the long axis of the fourth (ring) finger from the lower border of the flexor retinaculum to the proximal wrist crease.

Hand Surgery

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