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