If an infection is detected very early, it may still be possible to treat it conservatively, i.e. without surgery.
However, this requires antibiotic therapy, immobilization of the affected finger or hand and close monitoring (first follow-up within 24 hours). If the infection is already advanced, the only treatment option is surgical treatment. In addition to local debridement (wound cleansing/joint irrigation), immobilization and intravenous antibiotics are important therapeutic approaches.
A patient with an infection is admitted to hospital after an operation and treated with an intravenous antibiotic. The affected hand is also immobilized in a splint. The first dressing is then changed on the first postoperative day. If the signs of inflammation improve, the antibiotic can be switched to tablets after a few days and the patient can go home. In addition to the medical check-ups, the patient is closely linked to our hand therapy for movement therapy and wound checks.
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