Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Feb 14 2024

When Can I Drive After Foot Or Ankle Surgery?

drive foot surgery

One of the most common questions we get asked by patients who will soon undergo a foot or ankle surgery is “When will I be able to drive after my operation?” It’s understandable that people want to know when they will be able to transport themselves again and for how long they may need to […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Surgery · Tagged: driving, driving after foot surgery, driving after surgery, driving foot surgery, foot surgery when can i drive

Oct 08 2015

Driving After Knee Replacement Surgery

Driving after knee replacement

A new study suggests stopping time may be hindered for weeks after knee replacement surgery, so when is it safe for a person to drive after undergoing a knee replacement operation? The study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation found that a person who undergoes knee replacement surgery on their right […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Study, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: driving after knee replacement, driving after knee surgery, driving after surgery, knee study, knee surgery

Dec 02 2014

Driving With Your Left Foot After Surgery

There are two questions I get every time a patient prepares for foot or ankle surgery. They are: When will I be able to return to work; and Will I be able to drive. Today we’ll focus on the second question. When you’ll be able to drive after surgery depends on numerous factors: Type of […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Rehab · Tagged: driving after surgery, driving post surgery, Driving With Your Left Foot After Surgery, foot surgery and driving, when can I drive after surgery

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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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