Stress oftentimes gets a bad rap, and we completely understand why. When you’re stressed, your cortisol levels rise, and that can cause a host of issues inside your body, especially if this stress becomes chronic. However, stress isn’t all bad. As the old adage goes, “No pressure, no diamonds,” and we see that play out […]
Surgery Series #3 – How Stress Can Impact Surgical Outcomes
Foot surgery is one of the main reasons why patients seek out Dr. Silverman for care, which is why we thought it would be beneficial to start a series that dives into a number of important aspects of the foot surgery process. We want you to be well-informed before you move forward with surgery and […]
Could Music Or Other Distractions Help Calm Anxiety During Surgery?
We oftentimes picture a surgical procedure as an operation that is performed while the patient is under general anesthesia and in a sleep-like state, but that’s not always the case. In many types of surgeries and procedures, the patient is given local anesthesia to numb the area before the surgeon begins, but the patient is […]
Being An Empathetic Orthopedic Surgeon
As doctors, we want to do everything in our power to help a patient recover from their condition or injury, but we also want to provide them with a caring experience along the way. While the focus may be on the endgame, how a person gets there is also important, and sometimes that can get […]