Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Oct 25 2022

Three Ways You Can Work To Avoid Foot Surgery

Nobody wants to undergo a procedure on their foot or ankle, but the reality is that thousands of Americans end up needing an operation each day for one reason or another. And while not every single surgery can be prevented, there are some things you can do before and after your foot injury that can […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, ankle surgery, avoid ankle surgery, avoid foot surgery, foot

Jan 10 2022

COVID Positive Patients Have Worse Ankle Fracture Surgery Outcomes

Elective surgeries were largely put on hold during phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the fact of the matter is that some surgeries can’t be delayed until the pandemic is over. That’s particularly true for patients with ankle fractures, as they need to have their ankle addressed quickly in order to avoid potentially catastrophic complications. […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Injury prevention, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, ankle fracture, ankle fracture surgery, ankle surgery, covid

Aug 17 2021

The Importance Of Increased Vitamin Intake Before And After Surgery

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It’s important that you work to get a healthy amount of vitamins and minerals every day, but that importance only increases if you’ll soon be undergoing a surgical procedure. Dr. Silverman and his team always work with patients to ensure they understand how crucial it is that they increase their vitamin intake, and we even […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Surgery · Tagged: ankle, ankle surgery, foot surgery, vitamin, vitamin intake before surgery

Feb 10 2021

When Is The Right Time To Have Foot Surgery?

Unlike some more serious conditions like cancer or a stroke, foot injuries from non-acute trauma rarely require emergency surgery. That’s not to say that foot surgery isn’t serious business, but oftentimes you can be a little more flexible in deciding if and when a surgery is right for you. But how will you know when […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Surgery · Tagged: ankle surgery, foot, foot surgery, Surgery, when foot surgery

Nov 17 2020

5 Foot Problems That Are Often Fixed With Surgery

One feet are wondrous instruments that are tasked with handling millions of pounds of pressure over the years, and while they are great at healing after an injury, sometimes they need a little extra help to heal properly. With some injuries, the best way to give the patient the highest likelihood of a full recovery […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Surgery · Tagged: ankle surgery, foot, foot surgeon, foot surgery

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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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