2023
Clinical presentation of group B Streptococcus-infected diabetic foot ulcers
Waldman O, Dexter B, Sulovari A, Oh I. Clinical presentation of group B Streptococcus-infected diabetic foot ulcers. Journal Of Wound Care 2023, 32: s19-s25. PMID: 37405964, DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2023.32.sup7.s19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetic foot ulcersFoot ulcersBlack patientsRecurrent infectionsElevated hemoglobin A1cIntra-operative culturesHemoglobin A1c levelsInitial laboratory valuesSoft tissue infectionsDFU infectionsDFU patientsInitial surgeryOrthopaedic FootAggressive treatmentClinical characteristicsGBS infectionA1c levelsHemoglobin A1cTissue infectionsClinical outcomesClinical presentationInfected boneAppropriate treatmentGroup BLaboratory values
2021
Next-Generation Sequencing for Pathogen Identification in Infected Foot Ulcers
Choi Y, Oda E, Waldman O, Sajda T, Beck C, Oh I. Next-Generation Sequencing for Pathogen Identification in Infected Foot Ulcers. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2021, 6: 24730114211026933. PMID: 35097461, PMCID: PMC8702686, DOI: 10.1177/24730114211026933.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic foot ulcersFoot infectionsFoot ulcersNext-generation sequencingOrthopedic infectionsInfected diabetic foot ulcersFellowship-trained orthopedic footPostoperative antibiotic treatmentInfected foot ulcersStandard cultureConventional cultureWarrants further investigationManagement of footDFU patientsOrthopaedic FootOperative treatmentKnee amputationAntibiotic treatmentRay amputationOperative procedureAnkle surgeonsCommon pathogensAverage ageCommon microorganismsConcordance rate
2020
Species-Specific Immunoassay for Diagnosis and Tracking Treatment Response in Foot and Ankle Infection
Oh I, Hao S, Waldman O, Holleran A, Daiss J. Species-Specific Immunoassay for Diagnosis and Tracking Treatment Response in Foot and Ankle Infection. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2020, 5: 2473011420s00372. PMCID: PMC8702934, DOI: 10.1177/2473011420s00372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnkle infectionWound healing statusHealing statusDFU patientsOngoing infectionTreatment responseS. aureusDiabetic foot ulcer patientsFellowship-trained orthopedic footFoot ulcer patientsCharacteristic curve analysisDiagnostic toolSpecies-specific immunoassayReliable diagnostic toolOrthopaedic FootSpecific diagnostic toolsUlcer patientsAntibiotic therapyClinical resolutionSurgical treatmentClinical outcomesInitial presentationAntibody titersSerum antibodiesAnkle surgeonsGroup B Streptococcus Infected Tenosynovitis in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Waldman O, Sajda T, Oh I, Sulovari A. Group B Streptococcus Infected Tenosynovitis in Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2020, 5: 2473011420s00483. PMCID: PMC8702881, DOI: 10.1177/2473011420s00483.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic foot ulcersPost-operative complicationsDFU patientsGBS patientsUnplanned readmissionInflammatory markersRay amputationAcute ulcersSurgical treatmentClinical outcomesFoot ulcersRepeat operationSevere soft tissue inflammationInfected diabetic foot ulcersSevere soft tissue damageElevated inflammatory markersHigh inflammatory markersAggressive surgical treatmentSoft tissue inflammationPost-surgical complicationsOrthopaedic surgeon's practiceGroup B streptococciSoft tissue damageBlood glucose valuesFrequent wound complicationsPrediction of post-interventional physical function in diabetic foot ulcer patients using patient reported outcome measurement information system (PROMIS)
Hao SP, Houck JR, Waldman OV, Baumhauer JF, Oh I. Prediction of post-interventional physical function in diabetic foot ulcer patients using patient reported outcome measurement information system (PROMIS). Foot And Ankle Surgery 2020, 27: 224-230. PMID: 32439241, PMCID: PMC7655606, DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2020.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative physical functionDiabetic foot ulcer patientsBaseline physical functionPreoperative PROMIS scoresFoot ulcer patientsDFU patientsPhysical functionUlcer patientsClinical factorsPROMIS scoresSurgical interventionAmputation levelHealing statusPostoperative PROMIS physical functionPatients' physical functionPROMIS Physical FunctionOutcomes Measurement Information SystemPreoperative physical functionRelevant clinical factorsSignificant univariate correlationRank correlation coefficientMeasurement Information SystemChi-squared testWound healing statusDFU population
2019
Preoperative Prediction of Postoperative Physical Function in Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients
Hao S, Houck J, Waldman O, Baumhauer J, Oh I. Preoperative Prediction of Postoperative Physical Function in Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2019, 4: 2473011419s00200. PMCID: PMC8696823, DOI: 10.1177/2473011419s00200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreoperative PROMIS scoresPostoperative PFDFU patientsPROMIS scoresAmputation levelPhysical functionHealing statusDiabetic foot ulcer patientsMultivariate modelPatients' overall functionPostoperative physical functionFoot ulcer patientsPost-operative time pointsChronic renal failurePost-surgical followUnique patient populationOutcomes Measurement Information SystemOrthopaedic surgeon's practiceSignificant univariate correlationUtilization of patientsRank correlation coefficientMeasurement Information SystemQuality of lifeChi-squared testWound healing statusOperative Intervention Does Not Change Pain Perception in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients
Waldman O, Houck J, Hao S, Lee N, Baumhauer J, Oh I. Operative Intervention Does Not Change Pain Perception in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2019, 4: 2473011419s00435. PMCID: PMC8697213, DOI: 10.1177/2473011419s00435.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatients' physical functionDiabetic foot ulcer patientsFoot ulcer patientsPain interferenceDFU patientsClinical factorsUlcer patientsPROMIS scoresSurgical interventionPROMIS domainsPhysical functionHigh prevalenceHealing statusPre-operative patient educationOnly clinical factorOrigin of painPerception of painChi-square testUnited States populationWound healing statusHindfoot amputationsImpact painInitial A1CFinal followMean followEvidence of differential microbiomes in healing versus non‐healing diabetic foot ulcers prior to and following foot salvage therapy
MacDonald A, Brodell JD, Daiss JL, Schwarz EM, Oh I. Evidence of differential microbiomes in healing versus non‐healing diabetic foot ulcers prior to and following foot salvage therapy. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 2019, 37: 1596-1603. PMID: 30908702, PMCID: PMC6659747, DOI: 10.1002/jor.24279.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSalvage therapyQuantitative polymerase chain reactionClinical outcomesClinical toolErythrocyte sedimentation rateFurther surgical interventionC-reactive proteinLower extremity amputationDiabetic foot ulcersEventual clinical outcomeImportant prognostic informationImportant clinical toolDFU patientsFoot salvageFoot ulcersDiabetic footExtremity amputationSurgical interventionPatient counselingAntibiotic treatmentPolymerase chain reactionPrognostic informationClinical signsMicrobiome analysisClinical significance