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
Intraoperative Site Vancomycin Powder Application in Infected Diabetic Heel Ulcers With Calcaneal Osteomyelitis
Brodell JD, Kozakiewicz LN, Hoffman SL, Oh I. Intraoperative Site Vancomycin Powder Application in Infected Diabetic Heel Ulcers With Calcaneal Osteomyelitis. Foot & Ankle International 2020, 42: 356-362. PMID: 33185116, DOI: 10.1177/1071100720962480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetic heel ulcersVancomycin powder applicationTotal calcanectomyVancomycin powderCalcaneal osteomyelitisHeel ulcersClinical outcomesRetrospective case-control studyLimb salvage rateOverall healing rateImproved clinical outcomesCase-control studyLocal tissue irritationMultidrug-resistant bacteriaVancomycin cohortWound complicationsClinical characteristicsOperative complicationsUlcer surgeryDiabetic patientsRevision amputationSalvage rateKnee amputationClinical benefitUnderwent revisionChopart Amputation: Questioning the Clinical Efficacy of a Long-standing Surgical Option for Diabetic Foot Infection.
Brodell JD, Ayers BC, Baumhauer JF, DiGiovanni BF, Flemister AS, Ketz JP, Oh I. Chopart Amputation: Questioning the Clinical Efficacy of a Long-standing Surgical Option for Diabetic Foot Infection. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2020, 28: 684-691. PMID: 32769724, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-19-00757.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBaseline physical functionPROMIS Physical FunctionDiabetic foot infectionsPostoperative wound complicationsChopart amputationRevision amputationFoot infectionsWound complicationsPhysical functionWound healingOutcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) instrumentsPROMIS physical function scoresPhysical function scoresPatient-reported outcomesJudicious patient selectionExtent of infectionPostoperative complicationsTotal patientsCase seriesClinical outcomesKnee amputationPain interferencePatient selectionSurgical optionsTendon transfer
2018
Risk factors for reoperation, readmission, and early complications after below knee amputation
Ciufo DJ, Thirukumaran CP, Marchese R, Oh I. Risk factors for reoperation, readmission, and early complications after below knee amputation. Injury 2018, 50: 462-466. PMID: 30396770, DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.10.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnplanned reoperationRelated readmissionsMinor complicationsVentilator useMajor complicationsKnee amputationRecent smokersRisk factorsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseMultivariate logistic regression modelingImprovement Program databaseDay mortality rateLogistic regression modelingUnplanned operationEarly complicationsPatient demographicsPostoperative complicationsSecondary outcomesHospital readmissionThigh amputationDay complicationsIndependent predictorsMedical management
2017
Risk Factors of Early Complications, Readmission, and Reoperation After Below Knee Amputation
Ciufo D, Marchese R, Thirukumaran C, Oh I. Risk Factors of Early Complications, Readmission, and Reoperation After Below Knee Amputation. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2017, 2: 2473011417s000034. DOI: 10.1177/2473011417s000034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical site infectionKnee amputation patientsUnplanned reoperationVentilator useRisk factorsEarly complicationsMinor complicationsKnee amputationAmputation patientsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseDeep surgical site infectionQuality Improvement Program databaseSuperficial surgical site infectionHospital Readmissions Reduction ProgramSurgical site complicationsAcute renal failureImprovement Program databaseRisk of readmissionRisk of reoperationUrinary tract infectionDeep vein thrombosisLarge multicenter cohortBelow knee amputationSignificant risk factorsMultivariate logistic regression