Abstract
The immediate problem of overcoming an infection of the hand is so likely to overshadow the question of the ultimate function that the surgeon may neglect what to the patient is the paramount consideration. Incisions properly made are of great importance; but, from the inception of the treatment, procedures should be instituted that prevent adhesions and disability. The fingers and hand should have both active and passive movements daily, at least after the first forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Hot moist dressings should not be continued after the danger of spreading is ended; generally two or three days after incision will suffice. Attention to this detail will lessen the amount of round cell infiltration. After hot wet dressings are discontinued, baking under an electric light or therapeutic lamp for a half hour three times daily will help to overcome the infection as well as to reduce the congestion. PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT Position
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