Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ

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Nov 03 2026

How Are Foot And Ankle Injuries Occuring On The Pickleball Court

We’ve talked about pickleball at great lengths on this blog, and it’s a hobby that we hear about from many of our patients when discussing their injuries and their return to activity goals. Not surprisingly, ankle sprains and foot fractures are two of the leading types of injuries during pickleball, but how exactly are these […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle injuries, pickleball, pickleball ankle injuries, pickleball foot injuries

Oct 22 2025

Three Foot Conditions That Can Come Back To Haunt You

foot haunt

Just like a killer that won’t die in a horror movie, a painful foot condition that just keeps coming back can haunt you for longer than you’d like. There are a few foot and ankle conditions that are more likely to return than others if you don’t care for them properly, so with that in […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ankle injuries, foot injuries, injuries linger, injuries return

Jun 27 2025

Five Foot Injuries You Shouldn’t Push Through

Many envision that it’s admirable to push through some physical and mental challenges and get on with our day, but the fact of the matter is that it’s oftentimes much better to confront these issues head on instead of pushing ahead and ignoring them. That’s especially true when it comes to some foot and ankle […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Foot Injury, Heel injury, Injury prevention, Ligament Damage · Tagged: ankle, ankle injuries, don't ignore foot problems, foot, foot injuries ignore

Oct 05 2024

Tips For Protecting Your Child’s Feet At Recess

Wouldn’t it be nice if adults could have recess like school children? We could get outside for a little bit each day and explore the world around us while enjoying the nice weather, all while improving our mental and physical health. There’s no doubt that recess is an integral part of a child’s development, but […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle injuries, foot injuries, foot injuries at school, recess, recess injury

Jan 02 2024

Tips For Avoiding Foot Injuries When Starting A New Exercise Routine

If you’re like a lot of people, you probably want to be a little healthier in the new year. For many, that means starting a new exercise routine. It’s great that you want to exercise more in the new year, but if you aren’t careful with your routine, you can end up suffering a foot […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle injuries, exercise, foot, foot injuries, new exercise

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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

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Dr. Silverman provides orthopedic ankle and foot care throughout Arizona, including the cities of: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Pima Center, Arcadia, High Street, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, and more!

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