Silverman Ankle and Foot - Ankle Sprain and Instability / Ligament Reconstruction

Dr. Silverman,

You have done so much for me these past couple of years. I understand that this is your "job", to cut people open, fix them up (do your magic), sew them back up. ;) That about sums it up, right? ;) Anyways, the point is....you're amazing at what you do. I think that both you and I had the same thought after my initial injury; that I had a very slim chance of playing competitive volleyball again. That's one of the hardest things I ever had to hear.

Before that injury, I took the sport for granted. Played for so many years, hours upon hours of training, and for it all to come to an end so abruptly was hard to swallow. I learned alot from that injury, and the effort needed to come back as an athlete. I've even used that instance in several of my job interviews; to be faced at a dead-end, brick wall, and to break through that with a passion for myself and the sport that I never knew I had.

I came back my senior season with my heart and respect for the sport. Every moment of practice, conditioning, and competition was special to me now. I promised myself that I'd never take it for granted again. You really don't know what you have until it's gone. Why do we have to realize that when it's too late?

Ok, enough of the sappy stuff. I'm trying to find the right words to thank you, but nothing sounds right. No words compare to the feeling I have in my heart for you and the work you have done for me. Thank you for everything Dr. Silverman.

S.D.

Dear Dr. Silverman,

Last fall you operated on our son to repair injuries to his left ankle sustained in football. We very much appreciated your direction, caring, concern and skill in helping all of us deal with the ramifications of such an injury. For a person such as our son, who has always been able to rely on his athletic abilites, such an injury could have been devastating and actually life-changing. Athletics have taught him discipline, leadership, a work-ethic and have given him confidence and a lot of joy. That's a lot to risk at his age. Instead, our son's injury, surgery and recovery process turned into many more positives for him than negatives. He learned even more about discipline, hard-work, dealing with pain, perservering, and what was important in his life. Through all of this process, you were the source of information, direction, support, humor, and above all skill! We owe you much thanks and grattitude. I don't know if you realize what a big part of our lives you became. Thank you so much!!

We thought you would appreciate learning about some of the results of your work. He had a great year, his stats were excellent, the ankle held up well, his team took Conference (with more than a little help from our son's bat), he was voted All-Conference, and his teammates and Coach picked him as Captain for next year. I believe his injury helped him to be more of a competitor and leader. Thanks again!!

Gratefully,

The B Family