Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Jul 09 2024

Slides Or Flip Flops – Which Are Better For Your Feet?

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We’re in the middle of sandal season, and if you’re thinking of adding another pair to your closet or upgrading from an old pair, you may be wondering which sandal is right for your feet. Of course there is no one size fits all answer to that question, but lighter footwear like sandals, Crocs and […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: flip flop, sandals, slides, slides buying tips, slides vs flip flops

Apr 24 2024

Tips For Transitioning Back To Sandal Season

It’s time to tuck those winter boots away for another season and dust off your summer footwear options, which surely includes one or more pairs of sandals. If you’re like us and enjoy wearing sandals, you need to be smart about how you transition back into the footwear after months in more protective and supportive […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: sandal, sandal season, sandal tips, sandal wearing spring, sandals

May 23 2023

Preventing Flip Flop Foot Pain This Summer

The summer weather appears here to stay, and if you’re like most people getting ready for Memorial Day and the rest of summer here in Minnesota, odds are you’re rearranging your shoe closet and dusting off your sandals and flip flops from winter storage. Sandals are a refreshing change from winter boots, but they can […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: flip flop, flip flop foot pain, sandal buying guide, sandals, sandals foot pain

May 11 2022

Tips For Navigating Sandal Season

The weather is finally starting to look like summer, and the forecast looks like it’s here to stay for a while, which means many of us will soon be digging our sandals out of storage for another year. Sandals can be a lightweight and breathable option for our feet, but they can also lead to […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Injury prevention · Tagged: sandal, sandal injury, sandal pain, sandal season, sandals

Mar 08 2018

How To Protect Your Feet On Spring Break

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Although snow is still covering much of the state, March is breezing by and spring break is on the horizon. If you’re a teacher who needs a getaway or a family who is planning a trip to somewhere exotic, you’re probably focused on packing your shorts and sandals and not much else. However, you should […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: protect your feet, sandals, spring break, spring break feet, spring break foot

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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

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5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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