Knock-knock disease I73.8

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 06.10.2023

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Definition
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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.

Therapy
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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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