Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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May 05 2026

Why Does My Big Toe Hurt?

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The following is the first installment of our five-part series on why each of your toes may be in pain. To kick things off, we’re looking at a common source of foot pain, which is pain in the big toe region. Below, we take a closer look at what might be causing pain in your […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Treatment · Tagged: big toe, big toe hurt, big toe injuries, big toe pain, why big toe hurt

Mar 15 2019

Treating Toe Injuries in Children

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Children are active creatures, and with all that energy and lack of coordination comes a higher risk for injury. Since their feet are the main source of contact with the ground, and the toes are on the front of the foot, it’s not uncommon for children to suffer a number of different types of toe […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: big toe injuries, children toe injury, kids toe injuries, toe, toe injuries

Mar 28 2018

5 Common Problems That Affect Your Big Toe

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Your big toe is the most commonly injured toe on your foot, and it can be injured in a number of different ways. We see a wide variety of big toe conditions in our line of work, and today, we wanted to share five of the most common conditions we see in our office. Below, […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Injury prevention, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: big toe, big toe arthritis, big toe common injuries, big toe fractures, big toe injuries

Jan 20 2017

4 Symptoms Of A Torn Tendon In Your Toe

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If you’re struggling to bend your big toe, there’s a chance that you’re dealing with a tendon issue. Tendons help us walk and maintain range of motion in our feet, but they can stretch and tear when trauma occurs. It doesn’t even have to be a significant trauma, either. Simply having your toe stepped on […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: big toe injuries, big toe pain, big toe tendon, toe tendon, toe tendon injuries

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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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