Lawrence G. Karlock, DPM, FACFAS

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Managing Venous Ulcers In The Lower Extremity

05/03/2004

Given the potentially serious nature of venous ulcers in the lower extremity, our expert panelists take a closer look at key risk factors and share their treatment approaches to this condition. Drawing from their experience, they also discuss...

Given the potentially serious...

05/03/2004

Podiatry Today

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Key Insights On Treating Burn Wounds In The Lower Extremity

07/03/2006

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

Treating partial- and full-thickness burns present unique challenges for podiatrists. Although one may need to refer burns to a burn center, there are measures DPMs can take to treat burns and help relieve the patient’s pain. Accordingly,...

Treating partial- and...

07/03/2006

Podiatry Today

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Key Insights On Treating Chronic Venous Ulcers

09/03/2008

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

Patients with venous ulcers can face daunting complications. Accordingly, our expert panelists provide pertinent pearls on diagnosis, compression therapy, debridement and how their patients have fared with vascular surgery procedures. Q: How...

Patients with venous ulcers can...

09/03/2008

Podiatry Today

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Inside Insights For Offloading Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcers

07/03/2004

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

Offloading diabetic neuropathic ulcers comes with a unique set of treatment challenges. Some consider total contact casting the gold standard but whether it’s practical in a busy practice is highly debatable. Still, how can one arrive at a...

Offloading diabetic neuropathic...

07/03/2004

Podiatry Today

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Exploring The Potential Of Bioengineered Alternative Tissues

09/03/2006

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

Bioengineered alternative tissues, or skin substitutes, can lead to success in patients with wounds that have not responded well to other modalities. Accordingly, our expert panelists offer a closer look at where these products fit into the...

Bioengineered alternative...

09/03/2006

Podiatry Today

Dermatology Diagnosis

Ascertaining The Cause Of Cyanotic Fifth Digits

09/22/2016

Michael Casteel , DPM, DABPM, FAPWH(c);

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

A middle-aged male patient with diabetes presented to our service for bilateral blue fifth toes with evidence of gangrene. The patient said the color change started about one week prior. He denied any history of trauma to his feet or recent...

A middle-aged male patient with...

09/22/2016

Podiatry Today

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Key Insights On Managing Infected Diabetic Ulcers

09/03/2004

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

Assessing and treating infected diabetic foot wounds can be challenging. Providing timely treatment is essential given the potential complications of diabetic foot infections but the rise in antibiotic resistance is a key issue to consider....

Assessing and treating infected...

09/03/2004

Podiatry Today

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Inside Insights On Treating Puncture Wounds

11/03/2006

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

Treating puncture wounds in the lower extremity can be challenging, especially given the potential for retained foreign bodies. In the first part of a discussion, our expert panelists discuss appropriate workup and diagnostic studies for...

Treating puncture wounds in...

11/03/2006

Podiatry Today

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What You Should Know About Using Silver Products In Wound Care

11/03/2004

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

Whether it is used as a topical ingredient or a dressing ingredient, the use of silver in treating wounds has been around for quite some time. Silver has an array of beneficial effects in promoting healing. Given the potential of silver in...

Whether it is used as a...

11/03/2004

Podiatry Today

Q&A

How To Achieve Optimal Treatment Of Puncture Wounds

01/03/2007

Lawrence G. Karlock , DPM, FACFAS;

Given the common incidence of puncture wounds, our roundtable experts continue their discussion (see page 32, November 2006 issue) by sharing key insights on appropriate antibiotic selection and how they prefer to close these wounds....

Given the common incidence...

01/03/2007

Podiatry Today