Pulp space infection is known as: (A) Felon, (B) Paronychia, (C) Perionychia, (D) Onychonychia
Answer is A. A felon is an abscess between the specialised fibrous septae in the fingeip pulp. It causes intense pain and may lead to terminal phalangeal osteomyelitis. Reference : Bailey & Love, 27th Edition, page no = 503.