Winter brings with it cold temperatures and slippery conditions. These factors put people at an increased risk for certain foot and ankle injuries. Here are 3 common winter foot and ankle injuries, as well as some tips for preventing them: Ankle Sprain. The most common ankle injury in the book. Ankle sprains are even more […]
Dilute betadine lavage reduces infection rates following joint replacement surgery
The implementation of dilute betadine lavage before wound closure in total joint replacement operations reduced post-op infection rates from 0.97% to 0.15%, according to a 2011 study of more than 2,000 surgeries. Nicholas Michael Brown, MD, discussed his team’s results at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Brown said although […]
5 Tips for Staying Safe on Crutches in the Ice and Snow
Guest Blog by Tom Schwab, founder of GoodbyeCrutches. Follow Tom on twitter at @TMSchwab. Who ever came up with the sarcastic phrase “Funny as a crutch” surely had the challenge of using crutches in the winter on snow and ice. While staying non weight bearing after an injury or surgery is always challenging, winter conditions […]
Our Hearts to Your Soles 2012
Next Tuesday, November 20th (a week from today), Silverman Ankle & Foot will be participating in “Our Hearts to Your Soles” – an annual philanthropic event where we provide shoes, socks, and care to local homeless people. This event is held in tandem with “Soles4Soles” – a national non-profit organization that distributes footwear to the […]
Lack of Sleep May Lead to More Sports-Related Injuries
Young athletes who don’t get at least eight hours of sleep at night may be at a higher risk for sports injuries than well-rested athletes, researchers found. A study conducted at a private school in California determined that student athletes who slept less than eight hours a night were more likely to suffer an injury […]