Hand Infections
A 24-year-old male presents 48 hours after punching another person in the mouth during an altercation. He has a 5mm laceration over the third MCP joint with surrounding erythema, swelling, and purulent discharge. X-ray shows no fracture but reveals soft tissue swelling. The wound was initially cleaned with soap and water at home. Regarding clenched fist injuries (fight bite):
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Clenched fist injuries (fight bites) occur when the closed fist strikes teeth, creating a wound over...
Human bite wounds are polymicrobial; common organisms include Streptococcus viridans group, Staphylo...
Fight bites rarely involve deep structures because teeth cannot penetrate tendon; outpatient oral an...
Treatment requires surgical exploration and debridement under regional or general anesthesia; examin...
Complications include septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, tenosynovitis, and abscess formation; delayed...
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