Medical data suggests that ankle sprains are the most common single injury in high school sports, accounting for roughly one in six of all high school sports-related injuries. The data was collected through the National High School Sports-Related Injury Surveillance System, which revealed that sprained ankles accounted for 16 percent of all sports-related injuries across […]
Our Hearts To Your Soles 2016
We are excited to announce that Silverman Ankle & Foot will once again be participating in the annual charity event Our Hearts To Your Soles. This is a truly wonderful event that we look forward to each year! Here’s some more information about the event. Our Hearts To Your Soles 2016 will take place Tuesday, […]
What High Heels Are Doing To Your Feet
High heels are fashionable foot options, but they also take a significant toll on a person’s feet. Excessive heel wearing can create problems for different parts of your feet, as well as in your hips and spine. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recently put together an infographic that takes a closer look at high […]
Total Ankle Replacement Cheaper In Outpatient Surgery Centers
New research presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting suggests that total ankle replacement operations performed at outpatient ambulatory surgical centers offered significant cost savings compared to inpatient facilities. “Performing total ankle replacement in ambulatory surgery centers is cost-effective,” said Christopher E Gross, MD, in an interview with Orthopedics Today. “We encourage […]
Unstable Ankle Fractures In The Elderly – A Case For Casting
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that for some elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures, a below-the-knee cast with minimal padding may produce similar outcomes as surgical fixation. “Close contact casting was delivered successfully for most participants, substantially reducing the number of patients requiring invasive surgical procedures at the […]
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