Post operative pain management is an essential part of any surgery for both the surgeon and the patient. Gone are the days of prescribing a couple of Vicodin, waving goodbye to the patient after surgery, and letting them suffer without guidance. Here are the 4 best ways to manage post-op pain according to a skilled […]
Top 5 Ways to Diminish Surgery Problems
A successful surgery requires the surgeon and the patient to work together. Even the best surgeon in the world can’t fix a problem if the patient doesn’t follow instructions and take care of themselves during recovery. Here are the top 5 ways to diminish problems with surgery from a Minneapolis Orthopedic Surgeon. Follow the doctor’s […]
5 Tips for Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for surgery can be stressful. A little planning before your surgery will make life much easier during recovery. Here are 5 things to remember as you prepare for surgery from Minneapolis Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lance Silverman: Go grocery shopping before your surgery and stock up on food. Depending on the type of surgery, you […]
Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteoporosis: Does it Make Sense?
As an Orthopedic surgeon, I have always used the expression “does it make sense?” when thinking about treatments. Bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis just doesn’t make sense. Bone is a dynamic tissue—it is constantly changing, building up new bone to replace old and damaged bone. Osteoporosis commonly results when bones breakdown faster than they can build up. […]
Top 5 Reasons Barefoot Running is Best
Barefoot running has gained popularity in the past several years. Barefoot running is a style,not actually running barefoot. You can wear a shoe that is made to simulate barefoot running (MBT Masai Barefoot technlogy), or an Intrinsic muscle activating shoe (5 Finger Vibram), or just land on the ball of your foot. Proponents say that […]
