Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Oct 03 2025

Ingrown Toenail Surgery – The Matrixectomy

We’ve provided a number of helpful tips on our blog in the past for overcoming ingrown toenails without the need for surgery, but sometimes these conservative treatments just can’t get the job done. When conservative treatment fails, or if ingrown toenails repeatedly return despite your best efforts, it may be time to consult with an […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Treatment · Tagged: ingrown toenail, ingrown toenail surgery, matrixectomy, matrixectomy surgery

Jan 26 2024

What To Expect During Ingrown Toenail Removal Surgery

Ingrown toenails can range from mildly uncomfortable to majorly painful, and not only can they be hard to treat correctly on your own, the problem can return unless other lifestyle changes are made. When an individual hasn’t been able to rectify their ingrown toenail on their own, they oftentimes turn to a foot specialist for […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: ingrown, ingrown toenail, ingrown toenail removal, ingrown toenail surgery

Jul 22 2013

Ingrown Toenails: Treatment and Recovery

As we discussed last week, ingrown toenails can be a painful side effect of wearing ill-fitting shoes or cutting your toenail too low. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for ingrown toenails, and what you can expect if you have to have your toenail surgically removed. Non-Surgical Treatment We lightly glossed over some prevention tips […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Foot Injury, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: big toe pain, ingrown toenail surgery, toe surgery, treat an ingrown toenail

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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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