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
Group 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 complications