Note: This is a guest blog by Tom Schwab, founder of Goodbye Crutches. To better understand what our customers who are recovering from surgery experience on a daily basis, we recently had “crutch day.” On Monday morning everyone was given a pair of crutches to use for the entire day. While we had a lot […]
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. […]
The Art of De-Casting
Note: This is a guest blog by Bonnie Siegel, an endurance athlete and former patient of Dr. Silverman. Most people win sponsorships by way of impressive podium finishes, amazing splits, and breaking course records. Me? I fall and crash. It was a beautiful day for a run. I carefully maneuvered down the steep trail, dodging rocks and leaves […]
How to Decide Between Surgical and Non-surgical Treatment
With ankle and foot problems, there are three general treatment options. Live with it, do nothing. Most people never choose this option. This is only a good option if the risk of doing something strongly outweighs the benefit of treatment. Non-surgical treatment. This includes options like physical therapy, bracing, casts, injections, and medicines. Many […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
Surgery can be stressful and scary, and talking with a surgeon can add to the stress if you’re not prepared with a few questions. Patients often come to an appointment with questions and then forget them when they start to listen to the doctor. It’s very important to ask your doctor questions about your surgery […]
