Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Apr 17 2026

The Butterfly Effect Of Untreated Bunions

Besides being a blockbuster hit, The Butterfly Effect is a theory that posits that small, minor changes to a system can lead to major issues further down the chain of events. The theory suggests that something as small as a butterfly flapping its wings in one area of the world can lead to the formation […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: bunion, bunion treatment, bunions, untreated bunions

Mar 03 2026

The Unintended Side Effects Of Untreated Bunions

When it comes to our foot health, many people assume that if they can simply tolerate the discomfort, then they are no worse for the wear at the end of the day. Unfortunately, a number of additional issues can develop when you ignore a problem with your feet, and that’s especially true with a bunion. […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: bunion, bunion treatment, bunions, untreated bunion, untreated bunion problems

Apr 20 2023

Medieval Skeletons Help Us Understand The History Of Bunions

Bunions are an incredibly common foot condition. More than 100 million Americans have a bunion, making it one of the most common foot conditions in the US and throughout the world. And while a number of factors may be leading to an uptick in bunion onset, an analysis of medieval skeletons suggests that bunions were […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: bunion history, bunion treamtent, bunions, bunions over the years, history of bunion

Sep 14 2022

Why Are Bunions So Common?

Millions of people are walking around right now with a small bump on the outside of their foot on the side of their big toe joint. This condition is called a bunion, and for some they can be asymptomatic, while for others they can be severely debilitating. But why is big toe joint dysfunction so […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Treatment · Tagged: bunion, bunion common, bunion symptoms, bunion treatment, bunions

Jan 05 2021

5 Ways To Shrink A Bunion Without Surgery

Bunions are a foot condition that rarely heal well without intervention. That’s not to say that you’ll always need surgery to correct the problem, but at the same time, don’t expect the condition to resolve on its own by doing the same things you’ve been doing. Shrinking a bunion without surgery is possible, but it […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: bunion, bunions, shrink bunion, shrinking bunion, shrinking bunions

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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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