Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Feb 25 2026

5 Tips For Managing And Preventing Heel Pain

Pain in any of part of the foot can be uncomfortable, but this discomfort can be amplified when the problem is housed in our heel. That’s because for many people, the first area of their foot to strike the ground when they move is their heel. If this area is injured and it’s constantly bearing […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Heel injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: heel, heel inuries, heel pain, heel pain treatment

Jan 19 2022

Three Causes Of Nagging Heel Pain

If you land hard on your heel or step down on a hard object like a rock or a Lego, you may deal with heel pain for a short while, but oftentimes heel bruises fade. However, if acute trauma didn’t cause your discomfort, and it’s lingering for an extended period of time, you might be […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Heel injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: heel, heel pain, heel pain causes, heel pain treatment, what's causing my heel pain

Nov 17 2020

Heel Pain Causing Limp

Our heels absorb a lot of stress as we walk and run, so it should come as no surprise that they are a common location for trauma-related injury. This trauma can develop instantly in the form of direct trauma, or it can set in gradually over the years in the form of repetitive trauma. Either […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Heel injury · Tagged: heel, heel pain, heel pain limping, heel pain treatment

Dec 07 2017

5 Fixes For Plantar Heel Pain

heel pain

Pain that develops in your heel that is not a result of a heel bruise can often be traced back to a problem with your plantar fascia. However, there are a number of different conservative care options you can try on your own to see if pain and discomfort subsides. We take a look at […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Heel injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: heel pain, heel pain doctor, heel pain treatment, plantar heel pain, plantar pain

Mar 02 2016

What is Haglund’s Deformity, and How is it Treated?

Haglunds Deformity foot

Haglund’s Deformity is categorized by a bony enlargement on the back of a person’s heel, and it’s often brought upon by our own doing. Today, we take a closer look at the condition and how it can be prevented and treated. Causes and Symptoms of Haglund’s Deformity Haglund’s Deformity develops when the bony enlargement on […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Heel injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: haglund's deformity, haglund's deformity causes, haglund's deformity symptoms, haglund's deformity treament, heel pain treatment

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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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