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Feb 07 2020

Three Surgical Treatments For Ankle Arthritis

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Arthritis affects millions of Americans, and when it develops in your ankle joint, it’s in your best interest to visit an ankle and foot specialist to see how to best care for the condition. Arthritis does tend to respond well to conservative care treatments, but activities like exercise and physical therapy can’t undo the damage […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: ankle arthritis, ankle arthritis surgery, ankle arthritis surgical treatments, ankle arthritis treatment

Oct 16 2019

The Different Types Of Ankle Arthritis

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Arthritis is a health condition that comes in many different forms, and although it can affect the ankle joint in similar ways, that doesn’t mean treatment is always the same. In today’s blog, we shine a light on a number of different forms of arthritis that can affect your ankles, and we walk you through […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: ankle arthritis, ankle arthritis treatment, arthritis, types of ankle arthritis

Jun 05 2018

What Causes Ankle Arthritis?

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When you hear the term arthritis, you probably think about it affecting your knee or the small joints in your hand, but arthritis is also pretty common in your ankles. Arthritis develops when the cartilage in your joints degenerates, making movements difficult and more painful. Since your ankle joints are used so frequently on a […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: ankle arthritis, ankle arthritis pain, ankle arthritis symptoms, ankle arthritis treatment, total ankle replacement

May 25 2016

5 Different Types of Arthritis That Affect Your Feet

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Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints, making movement difficult and painful. Although symptoms are similar, there are actually a few different types of arthritis. Today, we take a look at five different types of arthritis, and how they can attack your feet. Aching Arthritic Feet If the joints in your feet and toes […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle arthritis, arthritis, arthritis of the foot, kinds of arthritis, types of arthritis

May 14 2015

How To Treat Ankle Stiffness

Have your ankles ever felt sore, swollen or tight? You were probably dealing with ankle stiffness. Stiffness in your ankles isn’t actually an injury itself, it’s a symptom of a larger issue. Today, we talk about some conditions that could be causing your ankle stiffness, and how to treat the problem. What’s Causing My Ankle […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Surgery · Tagged: ankle arthritis, ankle pain, ankle stiffness, ankle stiffness treatment, treatment of ankle stiffness

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

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5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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