Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2021
Two days ago a 28-year-old man has injured the distal phalanx of his right index finger with a needle. He complains of a sharp throbbing pain and edema in the area of this phalanx and markedly impaired finger mobility. His index finger is slightly bent, its distal phalanx is hyperemic and significantly enlarged. The probe clearly determines the point of maximum pain. The body temperature is 36.9°C. What treatment will be necessary in this case?
Answer options
- Application of semi-alcoholic compresses
- Resection of the distal phalanx of the finger
- Injections with antibiotics and novocaine (procaine) around the affected area
- Lancing and drainage of the abscess after applying general anesthesia
- Lancing and drainage of the purulent process in the finger after applying OberstLukashevich anesthesia
Correct answer
Lancing and drainage of the purulent process in the finger after applying OberstLukashevich anesthesia
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