Lance Silverman, MD - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon

How To Keep Kids Entertained (And Safe) After A Foot Injury

Kids are active by nature, so it can be extremely difficult for both parent and child if the they suffer an injury and either can’t be as active as they want. So what is a parent to do if their child has to take it easy after a foot injury or following an ankle surgery? […]

5 Signs That There May Be A Problem With Your Foot Cast

If you suffer an ankle fracture or another injury that requires your foot to be in a cast, it’s going to take some getting used to before you’re comfortable. If it’s been a while since you’ve worn a cast, or this is your first time in one, you may not know the signs that suggest […]

Derrick Rose Would Benefit From Ankle Ligament Surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose left Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with right ankle soreness, and on Friday he told reporters that he was dealing with a ligament issue in the ankle. Rose was held out of Friday and Sunday’s games, and his status for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies is up […]

Limited Casting May Prove More Beneficial After Ankle Fracture

New research published in The BMJ suggests that the traditional belief of six weeks of casting after an ankle fracture may be incorrect, and patients could actually benefit from a shorter casting period. For their study, researchers examined nearly 250 patients at two major trauma centers over the course of five years. Subjects were at least […]

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