antibiotics

Case Series

Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Osteomyelitis: Use of Biodegradable Calcium Sulfate Beads Impregnated With Antibiotics for Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms

03/03/2021

Prashant Patil

Rajeev Singh

Apurva Agarwal

Rajiv Wadhwa

Aran Bal

Sanjay Vaidya

This case series evaluated the clinical outcomes of a commercially pure, synthetic, antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate for the management of diabetic foot ulcers complicated by osteomyelitis.

This case series evaluated the...

03/03/2021

Wounds

Review

A Literature Review of Pharmacological Agents to Improve Venous Leg Ulcer Healing

07/01/2020

Brandon P. Kitchens

Robert J. Snyder

Cherison Cuffy

This literature review focuses on the efficacy of pharmacological agents, quality of life using agents in addition to compression therapy, and cost effectiveness to indicate the best outcomes for pharmacological treatment of venous leg ulcers.

This literature review focuses...

07/01/2020

Wounds

Feature

Key Insights On Antibiotic Prophylaxis Of Elective Surgery

10/21/2019

By Niral A. Patel, MS, and Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS

By Niral A. Patel, MS, and Stephanie ...

Surgical site infections (SSIs) can pose a significant challenge to patient outcomes. With this in mind, these authors discuss the incidence of these infections, pertinent considerations with preoperative patient assessment and key factors in...

Surgical site infections (SSIs)...

10/21/2019

Podiatry Today

Review

The Effect of Withholding Antibiotics Prior to Bone Biopsy in Patients With Suspected Osteomyelitis: A Meta-analysis of the Literature

08/01/2019

Peter Andrew Crisologo

Javier La Fontaine

Dane K. Wukich

Paul Kim

Orhan K. Öz

Lawrence A. Lavery

The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the effect of withholding antibiotics prior to obtaining a bone biopsy in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis.

The aim of this meta-analysis is...

08/01/2019

Wounds

Blog

What Is The Optimal Post-Op Antibiotic Course For Osteoarticular Infections After Implant Removal?

06/28/2019

David G. Armstrong DPM MD PhD

06/28/2019

Podiatry Today

Antibiotic Use by Adults with Wounds: Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

Objective: Because of an opening in the skin, patients may surmise wounds need antibiotics to heal. This can lead to an over and inappropriate use of antibiotics and the potential of anti...

05/17/2019

Feature

A Guide To Emerging Antibiotics For Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria

03/08/2019

By Stephanie Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS

By Stephanie Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS ...

The rise of bacteria that are resistant to multiple drugs highlights the urgency of developing new antibiotics to combat lower extremity infection. Accordingly, this author explores the potential of new pharmacological agents such as...

The rise of bacteria that are...

03/08/2019

Podiatry Today

Blog

Are Oral Antibiotics Superior To IV Antibiotics For Bone And Joint Infections?

03/01/2019

David G. Armstrong DPM MD PhD

In a recently published study involving 1.054 patients with bone and joint infection, study authors found that oral antibiotics are noninferior to intravenous (IV) agents.1 Seven days after surgery, half the patients received oral...

In a recently published study...

03/01/2019

Podiatry Today

Diabetes Watch

What You Should Know About Six Emerging Antibiotics For Diabetic Foot Infections

07/23/2018

David Swain, DPM, Jessica Taub, DPM, and Noreen Anwar, DPM

David Swain, DPM, Jessica Taub, DPM, ...

Contrary to popular belief, there are many new antibiotics that are currently under development and testing.

Contrary to popular belief,...

07/23/2018

Podiatry Today

Online Exclusive

How Antibiotics Can Affect Achilles Tendinopathy In Athletes

06/29/2018

John Mozena, DPM, Clint Jones, DPM, and Vineet Mehndiratta, DO

John Mozena, DPM, Clint Jones, DPM, a...

These authors consider the risk-benefit ratio for using antibiotics in patients with Achilles tendinopathy, especially athletes. Over the last several years, more people of all ages have been playing sports, which has led to an increasing...

These authors consider the...

06/29/2018

Podiatry Today