The Kansas City Chiefs fell just short of defending their championship when they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in this year’s Super Bowl, but the fact that superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes was able to play at such a high level despite dealing with a significant toe injury should not be overlooked. Anyone who watched […]
Join Dr. Silverman In Tonight’s Social Media Webinar!
Tonight, Dr. Silverman and a few other orthopedic surgeons will be participating in an online webinar to help other medical professionals build their online presence and help them better connect with patients online. The webinar is being hosted by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society and is titled “Foot & Ankle Focus: Getting Connected […]
When Is The Right Time To Have Foot Surgery?
Unlike some more serious conditions like cancer or a stroke, foot injuries from non-acute trauma rarely require emergency surgery. That’s not to say that foot surgery isn’t serious business, but oftentimes you can be a little more flexible in deciding if and when a surgery is right for you. But how will you know when […]
What Is The Triple Arthrodesis Procedure?
If your ankle joint has been deformed by acute trauma or arthritis, you may be susceptible to a number of painful foot conditions, like chronic tendon ruptures or partial foot dislocations. Certain nonoperative treatments can try to correct this deformity, but oftentimes when it gets bad enough, surgery is the preferred route. In these instances, […]
What To Do If Your Surgical Site Reopens?
If you undergo surgery to correct an underlying issue, the surgeon will finish the the job by closing the surgical site with stitches or another wound closure technique. Before you are discharged, they will walk you through some basic wound care guidelines to prevent against an infection, but they may not explain what happens if […]
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