This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Surgery
Felon is 
Select and explain. 
A. Ulnar bursa infection, B. Mid palmar space infection, C. Terminal pulp space infection, D. Infection of ulnar bursa
C: Terminal pulp space infection
Answer: C: Terminal pulp space infection 
Explanation: (C) Terminal pulp space Infection # Infection of the terminal pulp space (syn. Felon) Pulp-space infection is the second most frequent infection of the hand (about 25 per cent of all cases ).> Index finger and the thumb are affected most often.> Origin of the infection is usually a prick.> Many hand infections will settle if conservative treatment is initiated (elevation of hand, splinting and antibiotics) within 24-48 hours.> But if pus appears I & D should be done (at point of maximum tenderness)> Antibiotics changed> Splinting is done in Edinburgh position.