Post operative pain management is an essential part of any surgery for both the surgeon and the patient. Gone are the days of prescribing a couple of Vicodin, waving goodbye to the patient after surgery, and letting them suffer without guidance. Preparation. If you are mentally prepared for the pain it will not be as […]
Top 5 Ways to Diminish Surgery Problems
A successful surgery requires the surgeon and the patient to work together. Even the best surgeon in the world can’t fix a problem if the patient doesn’t follow instructions and take care of themselves during recovery. Follow the doctor’s directions. Complications happen. Many are avoidable when you follow recommendations. Doctors don’t make up these rules […]
Failure, Sweet Failure
Note: This is a guest blog by Bonnie Siegel, an endurance athlete and former patient of Dr. Silverman. Here’s one of my personal mantras: If you want to succeed, set yourself up for failure. I came to this epiphany in the dead of night on a steep, snowy trail. We were 16 miles into the […]
Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Have Doubled Over Past Decade
According to a new study, more than 4.5 million Americans are currently living with Total Knee Replacements (TKR). Over the past 10 years, TKR surgeries have doubled. The study, presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, used US Census data, combined with the National Health Interview Survey, the Multicenter […]
5 Tips for Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for surgery can be stressful. A little planning before your surgery will make life much easier during recovery. Here are 5 things to remember as you prepare for surgery from Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lance Silverman: Go grocery shopping before your surgery and stock up on food. Depending on the type of surgery, you may […]
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