John Haight, DPM

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Use of Copper Nanoparticles to Reduce Bioburden in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

12/07/2022

Alisha Oropallo , MD, FACS, FSVS, FAPWCA, FABWMS;

Amit S. Rao , MD;

Weiying Lu , BS;

John Haight , DPM;

Scott Gawlik , DPM;

A 63-year-old white man who has diabetes mellitus type 2 and coronary artery disease presented with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) on the plantar aspect of the left foot.

A 63-year-old white man who has...

12/07/2022

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The use of copper nanoparticles to reduce bioburden in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Background: Treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) depend on the ability to reduce the bioburden of the wound. Specialized dressings employing the biocidal properties of copper have rec...

John Haight , DPM;

Scott Gawlik , DPM;

Alisha Oropallo , MD, FACS, FSVS, FAPWCA, FABWMS;

Amit S. Rao , MD;

08/19/2021

Challenges in the Topical Application of Platelet-Rich Plasma

Background: The use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of chronic wounds is increasing. To apply PRP as a topical gel, initial activation of the platelets is r...

Sally Kaplan , RN;

Jeffrey Nicastro ;

Gene Coppa ;

Russel Caprioli ;

John Haight , DPM;

Alisha Oropallo , MD, FACS, FSVS, FAPWCA, FABWMS;

Michael Pliskin ;

Amit S. Rao , MD;

Raymond Ferguson ;

04/09/2019

Treatment of Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds with High Concentrate Platelet-Rich Plasma

Background: Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a potential wound healing treatment for chronic wounds. Purpose: The purpose of this trial was to look at the effect of PRP...

Russel Caprioli ;

John Haight , DPM;

Michael Pliskin ;

Raymond Ferguson ;

Alisha Oropallo , MD, FACS, FSVS, FAPWCA, FABWMS;

Amit S. Rao , MD;

Sally Kaplan , RN;

Jeffrey Nicastro ;

Gene Coppa ;

02/09/2019

Use of a Purified Collagen Matrix Plus Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Antimicrobial in the Management of Non-Healing Pressure Ulcers

Background: Many variables, including the products used for managing and treating varying wound types can affect the rate and extent of healing. Objective: This prospective, ob...

Sally Kaplan , RN;

Jeffrey Nicastro ;

Gene Coppa ;

Russel Caprioli ;

John Haight , DPM;

Michael Pliskin ;

Raymond Ferguson ;

Krisiva Shyta ;

Farisha Baksh , BS;

Alisha Oropallo , MD, FACS, FSVS, FAPWCA, FABWMS;

Amit S. Rao , MD;

02/09/2019