Speaker Credentials
MDII
Speaker Credentials
BS
College
College of Allopathic Medicine
Medical Specialty
Other
Format
Poster
Start Date
November 2024
End Date
November 2024
Track
4
Abstract
Objective: To provide a comprehensive visual guide to diagnosing and managing various hand infections, emphasizing the correlation between clinical signs and imaging findings for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Background: Hand infections present a clinical challenge due to diverse etiologies and presentations. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent complications and optimize treatment. This review provides clinicians with a concise summary of key visual findings, radiographic images, clinical features, and management strategies for hand infections. Methods: This review is based on a retrospective analysis of clinical cases involving hand infections of various etiologies. The cases include clinical photographs, X-rays, and MRI scans documenting conditions such as abscess, paronychia, cellulitis, septic tenosynovitis, septic arthritis, olecranon bursitis, osteomyelitis, necrotizing fasciitis, bite-related infections, diabetic infections, fungal infections, and atypical mycobacterial infections. Each case is presented with a thorough overview of clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment plans. Results: The analysis showcases the spectrum of hand infections and their characteristic imaging findings. The review highlights the importance of correlating clinical and imaging data for accurate diagnosis while also discussing the complications associated with delayed or improper management. Conclusion: This review emphasizes the value of visual aids in diagnosing and managing hand infections. The case-based images and accompanying descriptions provide clinicians with a valuable tool to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes, ultimately leading to enhanced patient care.
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Common and Atypical Hand Infections: A Pictorial Review
Objective: To provide a comprehensive visual guide to diagnosing and managing various hand infections, emphasizing the correlation between clinical signs and imaging findings for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Background: Hand infections present a clinical challenge due to diverse etiologies and presentations. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent complications and optimize treatment. This review provides clinicians with a concise summary of key visual findings, radiographic images, clinical features, and management strategies for hand infections. Methods: This review is based on a retrospective analysis of clinical cases involving hand infections of various etiologies. The cases include clinical photographs, X-rays, and MRI scans documenting conditions such as abscess, paronychia, cellulitis, septic tenosynovitis, septic arthritis, olecranon bursitis, osteomyelitis, necrotizing fasciitis, bite-related infections, diabetic infections, fungal infections, and atypical mycobacterial infections. Each case is presented with a thorough overview of clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment plans. Results: The analysis showcases the spectrum of hand infections and their characteristic imaging findings. The review highlights the importance of correlating clinical and imaging data for accurate diagnosis while also discussing the complications associated with delayed or improper management. Conclusion: This review emphasizes the value of visual aids in diagnosing and managing hand infections. The case-based images and accompanying descriptions provide clinicians with a valuable tool to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes, ultimately leading to enhanced patient care.