A 28-year-old male with no past medical history presents to the emergency department with two days of gradually worsening right index finger pain and swelling. The patient reports that he works on a saltwater fishing boat and frequently has cuts on his hand. A few days ago, he noticed worsening pain and swelling to a cut on his right index finger. Today, the pain worsened and he is having difficulty bending his finger. He states that the pain radiates from his index finger up his hand and right forearm. He has not had any fevers and there is no associated numbness or tingling…

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