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 […]
Silverman Ankle & Foot Hosts Fundraiser for Jack Jablonski
Last week Silverman Ankle & Foot sponsored a fundraising event for Jack Jablonski—the Minnesota teen recently paralyzed from a hockey accident. The event was a pizza party and skating event for the Minneapolis Storm (Upper Mite) Division – Team Canucks, for whom Dr. Silverman’s son plays hockey. This is the same league Jablonski played in […]
4 Most Common Athlete Foot & Ankle Injuries
Injuries are part of the game with any sport. Some injuries are more common than others, however. Below are the four most common foot & ankle injuries amongst athletes. Ankle Sprain By far the most common sports related ankle injury is the ankle sprain. There are 25,000 ankle sprains every day. Sprains are caused by […]
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 […]
5 Ways to Prepare for a Doctor’s Appointment
Doctor’s appointments cause stress, there’s no question about it. Perhaps you’re running late, stuck in traffic, or can’t find the building or suite. When you finally make it there, the doctor may be running late, and during the time you have to wait, you might forget all the questions you wanted to ask. Here are […]
