Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Jan 12 2024

What NOT To Do After An Ankle Sprain

Tens of thousands of people sprain their ankle every single day, and inevitably some of them do exactly what you’re not supposed to do in the wake of a sprain. Failing to properly care for your sprained ankle can lead to a number of unintended consequences, including prolonged symptoms and an increased likelihood of future […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, ankle sprain, ankle sprain treatment, my ankle sprain treatment, not to do after ankle sprain

Dec 12 2023

How To Recover Fast From An Ankle Sprain

Tens of thousands of Americans sprain their ankle every day, and regardless of whether you’re a retiree who doesn’t want to be slowed by an injured ankle or an athlete hoping to get back on the court as soon as possible, you want your ankle sprain to resolve quickly. You’re not going to be able […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury · Tagged: ankle, ankle sprain, ankle sprain recovery, ankle sprain speed up, recovering ankle sprain

Jun 20 2023

Expert Tips For Managing Ankle Sprains At Home

Ankle sprains are the most common type of foot injury that affects people in all walks of life. Whether you’re an active athlete, a busy mother or a senior enjoying retirement, all it takes is one misstep for your ankle ligaments to sprain. And while these sprains can sometimes be severe and require professional medical […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle, ankle expert tips, ankle sprain, ankle sprain tips, ankle tips

May 16 2022

What Should I Do If My Sprained Ankle Isn’t Healing?

Tens of thousands of Americans sprain their ankle every day, and a fair amount of them make a full recovery by following some sensible treatment methods. However, for some people, their sprain never truly seems to heal, leaving them with pain or instability in their foot. When this happens, what’s the best course of action? […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle, ankle sprain, sprained ankle, sprained ankles

Feb 24 2022

What’s Normal And What’s Not When It Comes To Ankle Sprains?

Ankle sprains are one of the most common types of foot injuries suffered by athletes and non-athletes every single day. Tens of thousands of people sprain their ankle every day, so while ankle sprains may seem a bit normalized, not every ankle sprain is normal. A basic ankle sprain will typically heal well when the […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, ankle sprain, ankle sprain symptoms, is my ankle sprain normal, normal ankle sprain

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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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