One of the more common procedures that we perform at Silverman Ankle & Foot is ankle ligament reconstruction. The goal of the procedure is to tighten the supportive ligaments in the ankle joint that have become damaged or loose for one reason or another. This helps to give athletes more confidence in their ankle and […]
Why Do Heel Spurs Develop?
Do you have a dull ache in one or both of your heels? Are you experiencing some soreness or pulsing discomfort every time you put pressure on your heel? If so, you may be dealing with the formation of a heel spur in your foot. But why do these heel spurs develop, and more importantly, […]
Don’t Look To Blue Zones For Health Advice
Have you ever heard of a blue zone? The term was coined by Dan Buettner, an award-winning journalist and National Geographic Fellow in 2004, and it relates to the blue pen he used to circle areas on a map where people in a certain location have a much longer average life span than others. Some […]
Most Doctors Take Limited Time Off And Work During Vacation
New research on the JAMA Network Open found that the majority of doctors take less than three weeks of vacation a year, and that a staggering amount perform patient care tasks while they are on vacation, providing more evidence as to why burnout rates continue to climb in the medical profession. A survey of more […]
How To Minimize Your Scar Appearance After Foot Or Ankle Surgery
Scars can be a conversation starter, but for many people, they’d rather minimize the appearance of a surgical scar than highlight it. An incision site on your foot or ankle isn’t in the most prominent location on your body, but if you still want to do what you can to decrease its visibility, you’ll want […]
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