Lance Silverman, MD - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Sudden Ankle Pain Without Injury

If you sprain your ankle or are stepped on during athletic competition, although you may not know the extent of your injuries, the underlying cause is pretty obvious. In most instances the cause of injury is pretty evident, but what happens when the cause isn’t obvious? If you have developed sudden foot or ankle pain […]

Treating Avulsion Fractures In Young Patients

An avulsion fracture occurs when a fragment of bone separates from the rest of the bone. They tend to be more common in younger individuals, with peak risk in females between the ages of 13 and 14 and peak risk in males between ages 15 and 17. In today’s blog, we take a closer look […]

Beware The Barbie Foot Challenge

The Barbie movie has taken the nation by storm, and one scene in particular has been a talking point on TikTok and among orthopedic specialists. The scene focuses on Barbie’s feet (played by Margot Robbie) as she steps out of her high heels and maintains a very high arched foot position. The scene has inspired […]

When To Seek Treatment For Foot Pain

Nobody wants to head to a doctor’s office to be told that their condition is no big deal and they could have managed it from the comfort of their home, and conversely, nobody wants to put off treatment for so long that the underlying condition gets much worse due to their decision to not seek […]

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