Note: This is a guest blog by Bonnie Siegel, an endurance athlete and former patient of Dr. Silverman. Most people win sponsorships by way of impressive podium finishes, amazing splits, and breaking course records. Me? I fall and crash. It was a beautiful day for a run. I carefully maneuvered down the steep trail, dodging rocks and leaves […]
How to Decide Between Surgical and Non-surgical Treatment
With ankle and foot problems, there are three general treatment options. Live with it, do nothing. Most people never choose this option. This is only a good option if the risk of doing something strongly outweighs the benefit of treatment. Non-surgical treatment. This includes options like physical therapy, bracing, casts, injections, and medicines. Many foot […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
Surgery can be stressful and scary, and talking with a surgeon can add to the stress if you’re not prepared with a few questions. Patients often come to an appointment with questions and then forget them when they start to listen to the doctor. It’s very important to ask your doctor questions about your surgery […]
Bulls’ Derrick Rose Re-Injures Turf Toe, Dr. Silverman Comments
Chicago Bulls’ all-star guard, and reigning league MVP, Derrick Rose, re-aggravated his turf toe (another name for a sprain of the big toe) during last Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the game, Rose told reporters: “I can’t bend my big toe at all. But towards the end, I didn’t feel it. They just […]
Redwings’ Dan Cleary Ankle Fracture Analysis
Last December, star Redwings player Dan Cleary took a slapshot to the left ankle, effectively fracturing it. In a previous post, we took a look at video of Cleary’s injury and his season up to that point. Now, we will delve into the effects of the ankle injury and the process of Cleary’s recover, with […]