Lance Silverman, MD - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon

What’s Normal And What’s Not When It Comes To Ankle Sprains?

Ankle sprains are one of the most common types of foot injuries suffered by athletes and non-athletes every single day. Tens of thousands of people sprain their ankle every day, so while ankle sprains may seem a bit normalized, not every ankle sprain is normal. A basic ankle sprain will typically heal well when the […]

Breaking Down Antonio Brown’s X-Rays And Claims

If you followed the National Football League this season, you probably remember one of the strangest sideline situations in recent memory involving Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown. A visibly upset Brown ripped off his helmet, jersey and shoulder pads during the game and left the field, and he was dismissed from the team […]

Could Untreated Ankle Sprains Affect Your Gut Health?

We’ve been touting the importance of actively treating ankle sprains for years, and now new research is adding another reason why you shouldn’t ignore that sprained ankle – it could negatively affect your gut health. The problems associated with unaddressed or under-addressed ankle sprains have been well documented both here and in medical literature. Aside […]

Do I Need That Elective Surgery?

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggested that some elective orthopedic surgeries may be unnecessary, but the findings are being met with some push back from doctors all around the world. In conclusion of their review of 10 common orthopedic surgeries, researchers wrote: “Although they may be effective overall or in certain […]

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