Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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May 16 2024

Why Would My Sprained Ankle Need Surgery?

Surgery is oftentimes associated with major injuries like a fracture or an Achilles tendon tear, but it can also be the right option after an ankle sprain. Most people don’t assume surgery is in the cards after an ankle sprain, but for the right patient, it can be the perfect option. In today’s blog, we […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: ankle sprain, ankle sprain surgery, ankle sprain surgery recovery, ankle sprain treatment

Apr 30 2024

How Can I Stop Spraining My Ankle?

Are you an athlete who is consistently sidelined by ankle injuries? Have you simply lost confidence in your ankle’s ability to handle the stress you put on it during exercise or normal physical activities? Many people are in a similar position, but you don’t have to just deal with this chronic ankle instability. There are […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Injury prevention, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: ankle instability, ankle sprain, chronic ankle sprain, stop rolling ankle, stop rolling my ankle

Apr 16 2024

Ankle Sprains More Likely When One Foot Is Weaker

It’s important to work a variety of muscles during athletics and exercise. If you’re only working one group of muscles or one side of your body, some areas may becomes stronger than the other. If this happens in your ankles, you may be at a heightened risk for injury, according to data from a new […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Exercise, Foot Injury · Tagged: ankle, ankle sprain, ankle sprain study, ankle strength, ankle weaker than other

Apr 13 2024

Are High Top Shoes Helpful For Ankle Sprain Prevention?

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Ankle sprains fell tens of thousands of Americans each and every day, and oftentimes these injuries occur during athletic competition. Because of this, athletes are always looking for ways to help protect their feet from painful sprains. Many assume that an athletic shoe with a higher top will provide additional support to their ankle complex, […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Exercise, Ligament Damage, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, ankle sprain, ankle sprain shoes, high top shoe ankle sprain, high top shoes

Mar 14 2024

Five Hurdles To Full Recovery After An Ankle Sprain

As we’ve discussed on the blog at length, recovering from an ankle sprain can be a challenge. If you don’t fully recover after damaging your supportive ankle ligaments, you can experience chronic ankle instability, leaving you susceptible to additional injury. Many people try to make a full recovery following an ankle sprain, but doing so […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, ankle sprain, ankle sprain recovery, recovering after ankle sprain, sprained ankle recovery

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Dr. Lance Silverman is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, with specialty training in the management of conditions of the ankle and foot. Read More…

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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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