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
2017
Clinical Application of Immunoassay for Identification of Staphylococcus aureus and Monitoring Treatment Response in Diabetic Foot Infection
Oh I, Smith B, Grier A, Gill S, Daiss J. Clinical Application of Immunoassay for Identification of Staphylococcus aureus and Monitoring Treatment Response in Diabetic Foot Infection. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2017, 2: 2473011417s000065. DOI: 10.1177/2473011417s000065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic foot infectionsFoot infectionsSA infectionsAntibiotic treatmentTreatment responseStaphylococcus aureusPathogenic activityAdequate prognostic informationNonspecific inflammatory markersIntravenous antibiotic treatmentWhole bloodMonitoring Treatment ResponseSigns of infectionStandard cultureAntibody-secreting cellsMicrobiome analysisFoot salvageSalvage therapySalvage treatmentSpecific diagnostic toolsInflammatory markersDiabetic patientsCounseling patientsClinical symptomsWeeks 0