Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Feb 17 2026

Study Suggests Most People Don’t Care About Their Foot Pain

A study released by the American Podiatric Medical Association paints a grim picture of how Americans manage foot discomfort when it arises. According to the APMA’s survey of over 1,000 patients, of the 77 percent of patients who reported experiencing foot pain, only a third of those said they would seek out a podiatrist to […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ampa, foot pain, foot pain treatment, foot study

Jul 26 2023

When To Seek Treatment For Foot Pain

Nobody wants to head to a doctor’s office to be told that their condition is no big deal and they could have managed it from the comfort of their home, and conversely, nobody wants to put off treatment for so long that the underlying condition gets much worse due to their decision to not seek […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Heel injury · Tagged: ankle, ankle pain, foot, foot pain, foot pain treatment

May 18 2023

Will My Foot Pain Get Worse Without Treatment?

Foot and ankle pain is incredibly common, and you certainly don’t need to go to a doctor every single time you hurt your foot. That said, it’s never a good idea to assume that your foot injury will completely heal on its own. Even if it gets to the point where you are no longer […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, foot, foot pain, foot pain treatment, foot treatment

Aug 24 2021

5 Common Misconceptions About Foot Pain

Our feet take a beating each and every day, and hundreds of thousands of people deal with new or recurrent cases of foot pain each day. However, many people don’t know the best way to treat this pain because they believe in some common misconceptions or are simply misinformed about the onset of their pain. […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: foot injuries, foot pain, foot pain misconceptions, foot pain treatment, misconceptions

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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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