Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ

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Feb 22 2022

Could Untreated Ankle Sprains Affect Your Gut Health?

We’ve been touting the importance of actively treating ankle sprains for years, and now new research is adding another reason why you shouldn’t ignore that sprained ankle – it could negatively affect your gut health. The problems associated with unaddressed or under-addressed ankle sprains have been well documented both here and in medical literature. Aside […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury · Tagged: ankle gut, ankle gut health, ankle sprain, gut, gut health

Sep 07 2012

Tips for Healing after Surgery part 4: Probiotics & Organ Function

Guest Blog by Corey Schuler, MS, DC, CNS, LN Welcome to part four in our series on how to help your body heal after surgery by guest blogger Dr. Corey Schuler. Take a Potent Probiotic Supplement What does gut health have to do with surgery? Everything! Antibiotics are used as a precaution against potential infection. […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: gut health, healing after surgery, liver function, probiotics, 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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