Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Sep 03 2020

What Is This Bump On The Side Of My Toe?

Have you noticed that you’re starting to develop a bump or protrusion on the side of your foot near your big toe joint? Are you wondering what that is, and more importantly, if you need to do anything about it? This is a condition we see all the time in our clinic, and treatment varies […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: bump foot bump, bump on foot, bunion, bunion care, bunions

Sep 05 2019

The Benefits Of Bunion Surgery

Bunions are one of the most common foot problems that people face as they get a little older. They are especially common in active adults between the ages of 40-65, so if you begin to notice a protuberance on the side of one or both of your big toes, know that isn’t not uncommon. That […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: bunion, bunion surgery, bunions, lance silverman

Apr 24 2017

Ask Dr. Silverman – Can You Fix My Bunion?

*Bothered by a painful bunion? Dr. Silverman discusses bunion surgery in today’s video. There are some conservative steps you can take to manage pain and discomfort from a bunion, but to truly correct the issue and put pain in the past, surgery may be necessary. Dr. Silverman talks about the procedure below. A minimally invasive […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: bunion, bunion surgery, bunion symptoms, bunion treatment, bunions

Apr 17 2017

Ask Dr. Silverman – Is This Bump On My Big Toe A Bunion?

*Dealing with a bunion? Dr. Silverman explains bunions in today’s video. Are you noticing the development of a bump or bulge on the side of your big toe joint? If so, you’re not alone, as millions of people deal with bunions every year. In today’s video, Dr. Lance Silverman takes a closer look at why […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: buinion, buinion care, bunion treatment, bunions, what is a bunion

Feb 23 2017

The Best Running Shoes For People With Bunions

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As we’ve discussed on the blog before, bunions are a bony prominence that form on the joint of a toe, oftentimes on the big toe. They are far more common in women than in men, and estimates suggest that roughly half of the women in America are plagued by a bunion at some point in […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Foot Injury · Tagged: best running shoes for people with bunions, bunions, bunions running shoes, running with bunions

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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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