Abscess with possible spread to the bone. Patient is status post large hand and forearm abscess incision and drainage. The examination is mildly limited by metal artifact from the orthopedic device at the elbow. Diffuse soft tissue edema/inflammation of the entire forearm with swelling. There is no evidence of underlying bone marrow signal abnormality.
Diffuse soft tissue edema/inflammation consistent with infection. No definite evidence of underlying osteomyelitis.