As you may know, Dr. Silverman, FAAOS, served on the AAOS Now Editorial board from 2021-23. AAOS Now is the member news magazine for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). This position enabled him to meet and connect with other AAOS members who are always working to further our understanding of the best ways […]
Five Hurdles To Full Recovery After An Ankle Sprain
As we’ve discussed on the blog at length, recovering from an ankle sprain can be a challenge. If you don’t fully recover after damaging your supportive ankle ligaments, you can experience chronic ankle instability, leaving you susceptible to additional injury. Many people try to make a full recovery following an ankle sprain, but doing so […]
10 Tech-Free Ways To Pass The Time After Foot Or Ankle Surgery
If you are set to undergo surgery on your foot or ankle in the coming days, you are probably wondering how you’ll pass the time during your recovery period when you can’t be all that active. Scrolling on your phone for a bit or checking out a new Netflix series is fine, but if you’re […]
What NOT To Do After An Ankle Sprain
Tens of thousands of people sprain their ankle every single day, and inevitably some of them do exactly what you’re not supposed to do in the wake of a sprain. Failing to properly care for your sprained ankle can lead to a number of unintended consequences, including prolonged symptoms and an increased likelihood of future […]
How To Help A Friend After Emergency Foot Surgery
If you find out that a friend or family member recently needed to have emergency foot surgery, your first thoughts are probably something along the lines of “I hope they are ok, and I wonder if there’s anything I can do to help?” While every situation is unique, there are usually a number of things […]
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