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 revisionSpecies-Specific Immunoassay Aids Identification of Pathogen and Tracks Infectivity in Foot Infection
Hao SP, Masters EA, Ninomiya MJ, Beck CA, Schwarz EM, Daiss JL, Oh I. Species-Specific Immunoassay Aids Identification of Pathogen and Tracks Infectivity in Foot Infection. Foot & Ankle International 2020, 42: 363-372. PMID: 33161780, PMCID: PMC7946706, DOI: 10.1177/1071100720965136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmputation, SurgicalBacterial InfectionsDiabetic FootFootHumansImmunoassayProspective StudiesStaphylococcal InfectionsStaphylococcus aureusConceptsFoot infectionsHost immune responseWound healing statusImmune responseHealing statusFoot ulcer patientsProspective comparative studyCulture-positive patientsCulture-negative patientsSpecific serum antibodiesDominant pathogenAnalysis of serumConventional bacterial cultureUlcer patientsMusculoskeletal infectionsSurgical interventionAntibody titersSerum antibodiesTherapeutic responseInfection diagnosisSpecies-specific immunoassaySurgeon's decisionCulture resultsInfectionLevel IIPrediction 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 populationChopart 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