Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ

  • Home
  • About Dr. Silverman
    • Dr. Silverman
    • The Silverman Difference
    • Patient Stories
    • Academic Relationships
  • Services
    • Ankle & Foot Conditions
    • Ankle & Foot Procedures
    • Independent Medical Exams
    • Learn About OSSIOfiber
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery
    • Operative Care
      • What’s Your Concern?
      • Preparing For Surgery
      • Surgical Expectations and Tips
      • Surgery Recovery Tips
  • Patient Help Desk
    • Pre- And Post-Op Nutrition And Supplementation
    • Pre-Operative Information Packet
    • Rehabilitation Exercises
    • Recommended Products
    • For MN Patients
    • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Appointments

Jan 10 2026

Overcoming Achy Feet – Managing Foot Arthritis

We put a lot of strain on our feet every day, and all that stress adds up over the years. If you’re one of the millions of people dealing with pain, discomfort, swelling, stiffness and soreness in your feet and ankles, there’s a decent chance that you’re dealing with the progression of foot arthritis. Arthritis […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: achy feet, ankle arthritis, arthritis, foot ache, foot arthritis

Jun 20 2025

4 Foot Issues Caused By Rheumatoid Arthritis

rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an all too common affliction that can impact your life in a number of ways. It’s an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to mistakenly attack its own healthy tissues, oftentimes targeting a person’s joints. Some of the most common joints for RA to affect are in your hands, feet and ankles. […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle, arthritis, foot, Rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis ankles, rheumatoid arthritis feet

Dec 29 2021

What Are The Early Warning Signs Foot Arthritis

foot symptoms

Like any health condition, arthritis is best managed if it is caught at an early stage when treatment techniques offer a greater chance at symptom mitigation or relief. However, since arthritis isn’t always obvious to spot in its infancy, we thought it would be helpful so discuss some of the early warning signs of arthritis […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, arthritis, foot, foot arthritis, signs of arthritis

Oct 16 2019

The Different Types Of Ankle Arthritis

ankle malleolus

Arthritis is a health condition that comes in many different forms, and although it can affect the ankle joint in similar ways, that doesn’t mean treatment is always the same. In today’s blog, we shine a light on a number of different forms of arthritis that can affect your ankles, and we walk you through […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: ankle arthritis, ankle arthritis treatment, arthritis, types of ankle arthritis

May 23 2017

Do Cracking Knees Mean Arthritis Is In My Future?

cracking knees arthritis

Do your knees crack when you get up off the couch or as you step out of bed in the morning? The medical term for this cracking or grating sound is called crepitus, and it occurs when there is friction between a bone and cartilage. But does this sound mean your cartilage is diminishing and […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Injury prevention, Ligament Damage, Treatment · Tagged: arthritis, cracking knees, knee, knee arthritis, knee osteoarthritis

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Articles

  • Preventing Foot And Ankle Injuries When Horseback Riding
  • Five Ways Athletes Are Running Their Way To Foot Injuries
  • 5 Causes Of Big Toe Pain
  • How To Care For Cactus Thorn In The Foot
  • How Are Foot And Ankle Injuries Occuring On The Pickleball Court

Meet Dr. Silverman

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

Categories

  • Ankle Injury
  • Education
  • Exercise
  • Foot Injury
  • Heel injury
  • Injury prevention
  • Ligament Damage
  • Nutrition
  • OTHER NEWS
  • PHILANTHROPIC WORK
  • Rehab
  • SOCIAL/HOSPITAL MEDIA PUBLICATION
  • Study
  • Surgery
  • Treatment
  • Uncategorized

Archives

Disclaimer

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

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

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!

  • Dr. Lance Silverman
  • Our Practice
  • Privacy Practices
  • Community Standards
  • Contact

© Copyright 2026 Lance Silverman, MD · All Rights Reserved

Accessibility Adjustments

Powered by OneTap

How long do you want to hide the toolbar?
Hide Toolbar Duration
Select your accessibility profile
Vision Impaired Mode
Enhances website's visuals
Seizure Safe Profile
Clear flashes & reduces color
ADHD Friendly Mode
Focused browsing, distraction-free
Blindness Mode
Reduces distractions, improves focus
Epilepsy Safe Mode
Dims colors and stops blinking
Content Modules
Font Size

Default

Line Height

Default

Color Modules
Orientation Modules