Lance Silverman, MD - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon

3 Common Winter Ankle & Foot Injuries

Winter brings with it cold temperatures and slippery conditions. These factors put people at an increased risk for certain foot and ankle injuries. Here are 3 common winter foot and ankle injuries, as well as some tips for preventing them: Ankle Sprain. The most common ankle injury in the book. Ankle sprains are even more […]

8 Tips to Speed Up Your Recovery Time Following Ankle Surgery

Many people aren’t accustomed to the limited mobility that accompanies a knee or ankle operation, and they look for ways to speed up their recovery process.  Sometimes people actually create more problems for themselves by putting too much strain on the injury in the immediate days following an operation.  We created a list of ways to ensure […]

7 Pros & Cons of Work-Hour Restrictions for Surgeons

Since its inception in 1981, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has monitored and evaluated over 130 resident training programs in a variety of settings in the United States.  10 years ago, the ACGME instituted codified work-hour regulations that restricted the number of hours a resident or junior could work.  The ACGME implemented the […]

7 Steps to Prep Your House for Surgery

Preparing for surgery is something each patient must do before they go under the knife.  Oftentimes patients focus on prepping themselves for surgery by following the doctor’s orders in regards to food and drink intake and the use of tobacco products, but there are other steps people can take to simplify their life post-op. Steps […]

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