DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Mechanically induced digital microangiopathy with consecutive fingertip necrosis, e.g., in pneumatic tool workers, formerly in knockers in the shoe industry. Usually detailed with a 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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