Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Jan 31 2025

How To Stay Active While Treating Foot Injuries That Get Worse With Stress

A variety of foot conditions are directly caused by excessive or repetitive stress on a particular area of the foot and ankle. Too much activity and exertion can lead to conditions like shin splints, tendonitis or plantar fasciitis. Limiting stress on the area, at least in the short-term, is typically advised as part of a […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Ligament Damage, Treatment · Tagged: foot injuries, inactivie, stress injuries, stress-related foot injuries, stress-related foot injury treatment

Oct 05 2024

Tips For Protecting Your Child’s Feet At Recess

Wouldn’t it be nice if adults could have recess like school children? We could get outside for a little bit each day and explore the world around us while enjoying the nice weather, all while improving our mental and physical health. There’s no doubt that recess is an integral part of a child’s development, but […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle injuries, foot injuries, foot injuries at school, recess, recess injury

Sep 13 2024

Five Reasons Foot Injuries Can Be So Slow To Heal

We put a lot of strain on our feet every single day, so it should come as no surprise that are feet are a common location for injuries to develop. However, that doesn’t mean that these injuries always heal quickly. Lingering foot injuries can cause discomfort with every step you take, but why can foot […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: foot, foot injuries, healing injured feet, injured feet, slow injury heaing

Aug 16 2024

How To Prepare Your Feet For Fall Sports

We’re already into August, which means the new school year is lurking on the horizon. If the new school year also means that your son or daughter will be partaking in a fall sport, now is the time to act to help them prepare for the rigors of their sport. Preparing for increased stress and […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Heel injury, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, fall sports, fall sports foot injuries, foot, foot injuries

May 30 2024

Which Foot Conditions Heal On Their Own?

When we catch a cold or develop some soreness in our neck, we typically hope that the issue resolves on its own over the course of the next few days. It would be great if the body could heal all of its issues on its own without proactive intervention, but that’s simply not the case […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: foot, foot injuries, foot injuries heal on own, foot pain, will ankle heal on its own

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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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