Have you recently noticed that you have developed a mild to moderate bump on the outside of your foot near the base of your pinky toe? Even if it’s not painful, you may be wondering what’s going on, and moreover, if there is any cause for concern. What you’re dealing with is likely the beginning […]
Why Are Bunions So Common?
Millions of people are walking around right now with a small bump on the outside of their foot on the side of their big toe joint. This condition is called a bunion, and for some they can be asymptomatic, while for others they can be severely debilitating. But why is big toe joint dysfunction so […]
Diagnosing And Treating Juvenile Bunions
Bunions are a fairly common foot condition that we see on a regular basis, but the vast majority of cases are on the feet of older adults. However, this is not the only group who can be felled by a bunion. In some instances, bunion can develop on the foot of a teen or child […]
5 Ways To Shrink A Bunion Without Surgery
Bunions are a foot condition that rarely heal well without intervention. That’s not to say that you’ll always need surgery to correct the problem, but at the same time, don’t expect the condition to resolve on its own by doing the same things you’ve been doing. Shrinking a bunion without surgery is possible, but it […]
Dr. Silverman Performs A Surgical First In The Twin Cities
On Friday, Dr. Silverman became the first surgeon in the Twin Cities to perform the PROstep minimally invasive surgery for bunion correction. He performed the procedure at Greenway Surgery Center in Minneapolis, making him the first surgeon to successfully complete the operation in the Twin Cities. And we’re excited to announce that everything went as […]
