Anyone who regularly reads this blog knows that I’m not a fan of cosmetic foot surgery. Every so often I have to explain to a patient why I will not preform the foot “facelift” operation they so desperately covet. My explanation is clear and concise. If you aren’t experiencing pain in your foot before the […]
The 10 Must-Haves after Foot Surgery
If you have to have surgery on your foot, you might also have a long recovery period ahead of you. You know you will have to keep your weight off your foot for a certain length of time at the very least. While you go through your recovery, there are plenty of things that you […]
Accessory Navicular Removal Surgical Process
An accessory navicular is defined as an extra bone in the foot, and oftentimes it causes moderate to severe discomfort. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend a non-surgical treatment to alleviate the pain, or surgery if treatment doesn’t decrease symptoms. Here is an explanation of the surgical process for Accessory Navicular Removal. Pre-surgical Care […]
Lisfranc Injury FAQ – Santonio Holmes’ Injury Explained
This week NY Jets’ Santonio Holmes sustained a debilitating foot injury that has since been diagnosed as a Lisfranc injury. Holmes will be out for a year recovering from the injury. But what exactly is a Lisfranc injury? Here are some commonly asked questions about Lisfranc injuries from Dr. Silverman. What is a Lisfranc injury? […]
The Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Cosmetic foot surgery is somewhat of a touchy subject for a lot of orthopedic surgeons. Is it right to surgically alter an otherwise perfectly functioning foot just so the patient can fit into a pair of high heels? Should the decision simply be left to the person paying the bills? Doing bunion surgery solely to […]
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