Last month, Dr. Silverman had the privilege of attending and presenting at the 77th Annual Congress of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (HAOST). The meeting was organized by the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and was held over the course of four days at Megaron Athens International Conference Centre in Athens, Attica, Greece.
The primary emphasis of this year’s conference was patient safety, but presenters touched on a wide variety of healthcare-related topics from around the globe. Dr. Silverman had the privilege of presenting on a topic that he’s quite familiar with – How doctors and orthopaedic specialists can use social media to find new patients and expand their reach.
It was wonderful to present to such a diverse audience, and just like we need to be able to adapt in the operating room, doctors need to be ready to adapt to the ever-changing social media landscape. We were blessed to be given this opportunity to talk about a subject that we’re so passionate about.
Learning From Others
While being able to present to a global audience was wonderful, it was also incredible to be able to learn from some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Dr. Silverman was particularly interested in an Israeli lecture that focused on treating posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Issues with the posterior tibial tendon are quite common in occurrence but complex in their nature.
The Israeli technique involves addressing nearby ligaments in patients with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Oftentimes damage to these adjacent ligaments would go unaddressed, which would leave the patient more susceptible to tendon loosening, which could lead to flat foot, or even tendon tears. Dr. Silverman has incorporated this approach into his practice when managing posterior tibial tendon issues, and it’s helping the foot remain more anatomically stable following surgery.
This was the technique that stood out the most, but there was so much wonderful research presented throughout the conference, and we know that we came out as a better healthcare provider because of it. So the next time you’re in the office, ask Dr. Silverman about his trip overseas and about his time at HAOST, because he truly feels like it made him a better healthcare provider! And if you have questions or need assistance with a foot or ankle injury, we hope you’ll reach out to the team at Silverman Ankle & Foot today at (952) 224-8500.
