Prompt and appropriate imaging work-up of the various musculoskeletal soft tissue
infections aids early diagnosis and treatment and decreases the risk of complications …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful imaging modality in the evaluation of
musculoskeletal (MSK) soft tissue, joint, and bone infections. It allows prompt diagnosis and …

Hand infections are commonly seen by orthopedic surgeons as well as emergency room
and primary care physicians. Identifying the cause of the infection and initiating prompt and …

Infections of the musculoskeletal system represent a common clinical problem and include
cellulitis, soft tissue abscess, septic tenosynovitis, bursitis, arthritis, and osteomyelitis. The …

Hand infections can result in significant morbidity if not appropriately diagnosed and treated.
Host factors, location, and circumstances of the infection are important guides to initial …

Infections of the hand are common entities that are frequently encountered by orthopaedic
surgeons and primary care physicians. A high clinical suspicion and a thorough medical …

Infections of the hand are present in all communities, but prevalence is dependent on patient
factors such as immunodeficiency (HIV, diabetes, malnutrition) and exposure (occupation …

Suppurative tenosynovitis and septic bursitis are closed space infections of the
musculoskeletal system. Appropriate antibiotics in combination with incision and drainage …

Paronychias and felons are the most commonly encountered hand infections. Successful
management of an uncomplicated infection involves an accurate diagnosis and prompt …

Hand infections can be associated with considerable morbidity. Expeditious treatment is
needed to minimize permanent dysfunction, loss of work, and medical cost. Hand infections …