Dr. Russell Martin Carlson DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
1953 W Roscoe St Chicago IL, 60657About
Dr. Russell Carlson is a podiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Carlson is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Carlson diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Correction of varus heel pad in patients with Syme's amputations.
- Complex regional pain syndrome of the pediatric lower extremity: a retrospective review.
- Ultrasound imaging for diagnosis of plantar plate ruptures of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints: a retrospective case series.
- Shewanella putrefaciens, a rare cause of osteomyelitis.
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