Knock-knock diseaseI73.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Mechanically induced digital microangiopathy with consecutive fingertip necroses, e.g. in pneumatic tool workers, formerly in knockers in the shoe industry. Usually incoming with Raynaud's syndrome.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Dry, nurturing treatment; in case of superinfection of fingertip necrosis external, antiseptic therapy with polyvidon iodine (e.g. Braunovidone-iodine solution), in case of severe infection internal antibiotic therapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics (see gangrene below). S.a.u. Raynaud's syndrome.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer