Finger pulp infection

Description

Felon or Finger pulp infection. A bacterial infection that affects deep tissues of the pad of the finger and causes swelling and pain. Sometimes the infection may transform into a collection of pus called an abscess. This infection may be caused by small punctures on the finger pad or may be followed by infections of the nail bed (paronychia). The most common causes of this infection are staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus bacteria.

Symptoms

Pain, swelling, pus, redness, increased warmth, red stripes uparm.

Overview

Anamnesis will be taken and medical examination will be performed. No other examinations are generally required.

Specialists

Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery

Therapy

Treatment includes incision and draining the infection, bandaging with gauze or rubber drain and antibiotics.