Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Healthcare Settings. CRE, which stands for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, are a family of germs that are difficult to treat because they have high levels of resistance to antibiotics. Klebsiella species and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are examples of Enterobacteriaceae, a normal part of the human gut bacteria, that can become carbapenem-resistant.
An orthopedist is for bones and muscles. If nerves are involved, the doctor could call in a specialist that works strictly on hands/wrists and ankles (small bones and a lot of nerves). Hope this helps. He does need to see a doctor. If he doesn't go to a doctor he could end up with decreased use of the hand. Nothing to fool around with. AsYears ago when I cut the tip of my finger off, a regular doctor did not know anything as to how to treat the wound. He then referred me to a hand surgeon and wow what a difference.
In OMT, physicians use their hands as a primary tool to diagnose and treat illness and injury. This form of manual medicine lets DOs examine the back and other parts of the body (such as joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles) for pain and restriction during motion that could signal an injury or impaired function.