Reason: evaluate for osteomyelitis of left thumb History: infection of thumb- herpetic whitlow with secondary infection, now s/p debridement with plastic surgery There are signal changes within the distal phalanx of the thumb, T1 hypointensity and T2 hyperintensity, along with marked enhancement of the bone and surrounding soft tissues, compatible with osteomyelitis. There is surrounding soft tissue edema. The rest of the hand is within normal limits.
Acute osteomyelitis of the distal phalanx of the thumb.