Atlanta Ankle & Foot Blog - Silverman Ankle & Foot

Mar 20 2018

Uber Launching Health-Focused Ride-Hailing App

Medical costs continue to be deferred onto the patient, whether its in the form of rising insurance premiums or higher costs of services. When patients need medical services, sometimes there’s not much they can do to avoid a hefty bill. However, Uber is trying to help save patients money by greatly reducing the cost associated […]

Mar 14 2018

Dr. Silverman Discusses The Symptoms Of Big Toe Arthritis

Big toe arthritis, commonly referred to by doctors as hallux ridigus, is a common problem that develops in active individuals as we get older. Due to natural joint degeneration, and brought on by years of stress channeled through your feet, your big toe can lose flexibility and mobility. Not only can this make it difficult […]

Mar 13 2018

How To Care For Your Feet As You Get Older

Taking care of your health is important at every age, but it’s even more important as you get closer to retirement. Most doctors have you focus on things like weight, cholesterol and blood pressure, and they tell you to keep your heart healthy and your brain sharp. But those aren’t the only two areas of […]

Mar 08 2018

How To Protect Your Feet On Spring Break

Although snow is still covering much of the state, March is breezing by and spring break is on the horizon. If you’re a teacher who needs a getaway or a family who is planning a trip to somewhere exotic, you’re probably focused on packing your shorts and sandals and not much else. However, you should […]

Mar 07 2018

Diagnosing and Treating Sural Nerve Problems

Your sural nerve runs down the back of your leg, behind the outside edge of your ankle and down the outside of your foot. It provides sensation to those areas and to your two outside toes, and problems can occur if the nerve is irritated or damaged. Below, we take a closer look at why […]

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