Golden State Warriors guard, Stephen Curry, plans to have an ankle arthroscopy to fix his oft-injured right ankle. Curry consulted with three doctors who all agreed it was best to perform an arthoscopic surgery in order to explore whether or not additional surgeries would be necessary to fix the ankle. Curry had ankle ligament repair […]
MN Timberwolves’ Pekovic to have Ankle Surgery at Season’s End
Minnesota Timberwolves center, Nikola Pekovic has opted to have ankle surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle after the end of the season. Pekovic has really shined this season, averaging 17.4 points throughout March. But pain stemming from an old ankle injury has caused him to struggle. Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are […]
5 Tips for Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for surgery can be stressful. A little planning before your surgery will make life much easier during recovery. Here are 5 things to remember as you prepare for surgery from Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lance Silverman: Go grocery shopping before your surgery and stock up on food. Depending on the type of surgery, you may […]
The Art of De-Casting
Note: This is a guest blog by Bonnie Siegel, an endurance athlete and former patient of Dr. Silverman. Most people win sponsorships by way of impressive podium finishes, amazing splits, and breaking course records. Me? I fall and crash. It was a beautiful day for a run. I carefully maneuvered down the steep trail, dodging rocks and leaves […]
Dr. Silverman’s Ankle Injury Analysis: Brett Favre
In October 2010, during a game against the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre sustained two ankle injuries. During the game, Favre aggravated a pre-existing stress fracture in his ankle, and also sustained an avulsion fracture in his left heel, where a small bit of bone was chipped away. His injuries didn’t require surgical treatment. Many […]
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