Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Dec 31 2025

Considering Shoe Inserts? Consult With A Professional First

Orthotic inserts can play a wonderful role in helping you manage or prevent certain foot issues, but you want to put a little foresight into the product you choose so that you’re not actually doing more harm than good to your feet. In many instances, adding an orthotic inserts designed to provide a little extra […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: custom orthotics, custom shoe inserts, orthotic inserts, shoe inserts

Apr 19 2023

SubioMed Orthotics Helping Patients Put Their Best Foot Forward

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One type of treatment that we sometimes recommend for patients dealing with a variety of foot conditions is an orthotic insert. These inserts help to protect our feet from the forces they experience with every step we take, but as you might imagine, not all orthotics are the same. A local company is working hard […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Treatment · Tagged: orthotic insert, orthotic inserts, subiomed, subiomed foot, subiomed inserts

Nov 29 2022

4 Signs You Should Replace Your Orthotic Inserts

Orthotic inserts can change how stress is dispersed on your feet and help prevent a number of foot conditions, but like a lot of things in life, they may need to be replaced after a set period of time. Much like it’s recommended to replace your mattress every so often because the support it provides […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: do I need to replace my orthotic inserts, orthotic inserts, orthotic inserts replace, orthotic inserts wear

Nov 16 2021

Five Problems Orthotic Foot Inserts Can Help Treat

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We put a lot of stress on our feet each and every day, and if we’re not careful, all this stress can manifest in the form of an injury to the feet or another area of the body. Because everyone’s feet are slightly different, no two feet handle stress and pressure in the same way, […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: foot orthotic insert, foot orthotics, orthotic inserts, orthotic inserts for feet, orthotics

Dec 22 2016

Contoured Orthotics Trump Shock-Absorbing Insoles

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When it comes to orthotic inserts, new findings suggest that contoured orthotics may be more successful at lowering a person’s risk of stress fractures while walking or running compared to shock-absorbing insoles. For their study, researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 11 trials involving contoured orthotics and seven studies of shock-absorbing insoles, involving a total of […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Study · Tagged: contoured orthotics, foot inserts, foot orthotics, orthotic inserts, orthotics

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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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