Lance Silverman, MD - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon

COVID Positive Patients Have Worse Ankle Fracture Surgery Outcomes

Elective surgeries were largely put on hold during phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the fact of the matter is that some surgeries can’t be delayed until the pandemic is over. That’s particularly true for patients with ankle fractures, as they need to have their ankle addressed quickly in order to avoid potentially catastrophic complications. […]

Why Are My Toes Curled Under?

As you get older, you may notice some changes taking place in your feet or toes. One such visible change that we sometimes get asked about is when a person’s toes start to curl downward instead of lying flat when a person is seated or standing. This can occur without the onset of pain, and […]

Foot Injury Could End Derrick Henry’s Season

The Tennessee Titans prevailed in overtime yesterday against the Indianapolis Colts, but they may have suffered a big loss going forward, as they fear that Derrick Henry may be lost for the season with a Jones fracture in his foot. Nothing is certain, and Henry is undergoing an MRI on Monday to determine the full […]

Gophers Lose Star Running Back Ibrahim To Achilles Tendon Tear

The Minnesota Gophers lost their season opener to Ohio State, but the biggest loss may have come late in the third quarter when they lost star running back Mo Ibrahim to a suspected Achilles tendon tear. The team announced that Ibrahim was set to undergo surgery on Tuesday for what they are calling a “lower […]

Can My Foot Be Broken Without Me Knowing?

There are a number of small bones in your feet and ankles, and any one of them can fracture if they are subjected to enough stress or repetitive force. Sometimes, it’s very easy to know that you’ve broken a bone in your foot, while other times it’s not so clear. But given the fact that […]

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