The other day a nurse came up to me in the hospital and asked, “Dr. Silverman, the back of my heel hurts. What’s my diagnosis?” Posterior heel pain is almost always an Insertional Achilles tendon disorder. The anatomy of the back of the heel is pretty simple: Skin A small layer of tissue A tendon that connect the […]
How to Know if you have Ankle Instability
Knowing if you have ankle instability can be easy to diagnose for some and challenging for others. You may have ankle instability if: you have had several ankle sprains in the past your ankle give way on uneven ground you find yourself avoiding things that aggravate your loose ankle or ankles (high heels, cutting sports, […]
Surgery and the Importance of Dieting & Weight Loss
A patient recently posted the following comment on our Facebook page: “For the first time in almost 3 years I woke up without any ankle pain! And it was all thanks to your care, Dr. Silverman. It’s amazing how well the surgeries and my recommended diet came together to fix my ankle!” This patient brings […]
Calcaneal Fractures and Heel Surgery
Calcaneal injuries are challenging fractures for orthopedic surgeons to manage. The calcaneus, otherwise known as the heel bone, is the most commonly injured bone in the foot. This bone is usually fractured by falling from a high point and landing on the heel. I hear many stories of how patients injure their calcaneus. Here are some of the […]
New Study Finds Forefoot Running Can Help Alleviate CECS & Leg Pain
Recent research has shown that forefoot running alleviate pain associated with CECS (Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome). The study tested the running patterns of ten people who suffered from CECS. Each person struck with their hindfoot and each reported pain in their legs that got worse while running. As the patients trained to change their gait […]
