If you are set to undergo surgery on your foot or ankle in the coming days, you are probably wondering how you’ll pass the time during your recovery period when you can’t be all that active. Scrolling on your phone for a bit or checking out a new Netflix series is fine, but if you’re […]
Surgery Series #2 – Improving Your Odds Of Successful Foot Surgery
Foot surgery is one of the main reasons why patients seek out Dr. Silverman for care, which is why we thought it would be beneficial to start a series that dives into a number of important aspects of the foot surgery process. We want you to be well-informed before you move forward with surgery and […]
Do I Need That Elective Surgery?
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggested that some elective orthopedic surgeries may be unnecessary, but the findings are being met with some push back from doctors all around the world. In conclusion of their review of 10 common orthopedic surgeries, researchers wrote: “Although they may be effective overall or in certain […]
The Importance Of Increased Vitamin Intake Before And After Surgery
It’s important that you work to get a healthy amount of vitamins and minerals every day, but that importance only increases if you’ll soon be undergoing a surgical procedure. Dr. Silverman and his team always work with patients to ensure they understand how crucial it is that they increase their vitamin intake, and we even […]
When Is The Right Time To Have Foot Surgery?
Unlike some more serious conditions like cancer or a stroke, foot injuries from non-acute trauma rarely require emergency surgery. That’s not to say that foot surgery isn’t serious business, but oftentimes you can be a little more flexible in deciding if and when a surgery is right for you. But how will you know when […]
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