Etio-pathogenetic aspects of the formation of purulent-inflammatory processes in the soft tissues of the upper limb

Abstract

Introduction. In the daily practice of surgical departments, purulent-inflammatory processes of the soft tissues of the upper limb occupy one of the leading places, both in terms of incidence and duration of patient disability. As a rule, this pathology occurs in young patients, which makes the problem socially significant.

Purpose of the study. To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the causes and structure of purulent diseases of the upper limb in 184 patients treated at the State Budgetary Institution of the Rostov Region "Central City Hospital" in Bataysk.

Materials and methods of the study. The study included 184 patients with purulent-inflammatory processes of the soft tissues of the upper limb (phlegmon and abscesses) who were treated at the State Budgetary Institution of the Rostov Region "Central City Hospital" in Bataysk. In the period from 2018 to 2024. The age composition of patients was within 18-75 years.

Results and discussion. The main causes of the disease have been established, among which the first position is occupied by direct infection, seasonality (46,8 % of cases were recorded in the summer). The terms of the disease before hospitalization have been determined, the structure of diseases has been clarified most purulent processes occur in the shoulder area (62,5 %, of which abscesses 28,9 %). Purulent-inflammatory processes of the soft tissues of the upper limb have their own characteristics, which should be taken into account when organizing medical care.

Conclusions. Purulent-inflammatory processes of the soft tissues of the upper limb have their own characteristics, which should be taken into account when organizing medical care.