There is a common misconception that soccer is a sport for wimps. Recently, soccer enthusiast @soccerproblems went on a mission to turn this myth on its head. He took to his twitter account and asked his followers to send pictures of their soccer injuries. He then compiled the 4 best (most gruesome) injuries into the […]
How to Diagnose & Treat Posterior Heel Pain
The other day a nurse came up to me in the hospital and asked, “Dr. Silverman, the back of my heel hurts. What’s my diagnosis?” Posterior heel pain is almost always an Insertional Achilles tendon disorder. The anatomy of the back of the heel is pretty simple: Skin A small layer of tissue A tendon that connect the […]
How to Know if you have Ankle Instability
Knowing if you have ankle instability can be easy to diagnose for some and challenging for others. You may have ankle instability if: you have had several ankle sprains in the past your ankle give way on uneven ground you find yourself avoiding things that aggravate your loose ankle or ankles (high heels, cutting sports, […]
How to Prevent & Treat Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are one of the most common foot issues people have. They are very easy to prevent if you know how to take care of your feet. Ingrown toenails are quite painful. They occur when the nail grows into the side of the toe. They are most common in the big toe. The most […]
The Dangers of Acute Compartment Syndrome
Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) is one of the few true emergencies in Orthopedic Surgery. ACS is usually caused by trauma such as fractures or crush injuries. It involves excessive pressure within a muscular compartment. Normal resting muscle pressure is 12-20 mmHg. In compartment syndrome, the pressure rises to over 30mmHg and squeezes off the blood […]