Cosmetic foot surgery is somewhat of a touchy subject for a lot of orthopedic surgeons. Is it right to surgically alter an otherwise perfectly functioning foot just so the patient can fit into a pair of high heels? Should the decision simply be left to the person paying the bills? Doing bunion surgery solely to […]
Short, Frequent Breaks May Help Decrease Surgeon Fatigue
Surgeon fatigue is a very dangerous thing. One little mistake can literally mean life or death. A new study suggests that taking short, frequent breaks during surgery is the solution to surgeon fatigue. These “micropauses” – 20 second breaks every 20 minutes – can help decrease fatigue and increase accuracy, according to the study. The […]
Evan Bourne Foot Injury Update
Three months ago WWE wrestler Evan Bourne fractured his midfoot in a car accident, leaving the fate of his wrestling career unknown. It has been three months since this Lisfranc injury. His pins have been removed. If he has any metal screws or plates crossing the joints, he will be getting them removed soon. […]
Surgery and the Importance of Dieting & Weight Loss
A patient recently posted the following comment on our Facebook page: “For the first time in almost 3 years I woke up without any ankle pain! And it was all thanks to your care, Dr. Silverman. It’s amazing how well the surgeries and my recommended diet came together to fix my ankle!” This patient brings […]
Quitting Smoking can Lead to Better Recovery after Surgery
The negative effects of smoking on the cardiovascular system have been well documented, but there hasn’t been much research on smoking’s impact on the musculoskeletal system. This lack of research has made many orthopedic specialists hesitant to discuss smoking with their patients. Now orthopedic surgeons will be able to confidently discourage their patients from smoking […]
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