This site is intended for healthcare professionals

Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Go to /pro/cpd-dashboard page

This page is worth 0.05 CPD credits. CPD dashboard

Go to /account/subscription-details page

This page is worth 0.05 CPD credits. Upgrade to Pro

Palmar space infections

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

Deep space infections are rare. They are located either within the midpalmar space, thenar space or hypothenar space. They are usually the result of penetrating injury or the spread of infection from a tendon sheath.

Ultrasound may be used to localise pus.


Related pages

Create an account to add page annotations

Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.