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Dr. Lee A Wittenberg, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Lee Wittenberg is a 3 year surgically trained Podiatrist. Dr. Wittenberg is trained in all elements of foot and ankle surgery, wound care and limb salvage, and general Podiatric medicine. Dr. Lee Wittenberg is Board Certified by the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery, as well as the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. Whether you need clinical treatment with orthotics, Diabetic shoes and insoles, or bracing of the foot and ankle for pathologies such as Drop Foot, Flat Foot reconstructions, care of an injury or fracture, or an ankle sprain, you can find the care you need at Apache Foot & Ankle Specialists. Dr. Wittenberg is also a wound care and limb salvage expert. If you have a long-standing or non-healing wound, Diabetes, or other Dermatologic issues, Apache Foot & Ankle Specialists can help you in those areas. Dr. Wittenberg is kind, compassionate, and ethical, and will always be looking out for the patients' best interests.
24 years
Experience
Dr. Lee A. Wittenberg, DPM
- Las Vegas, NV
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medcine
- Accepting new patients
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that affects many of your body systems. It can lead to blindness, kidney disease, disease of the nerves (neuropathy), blockage of the arteries (which may...
Venous Insufficiency/Ankle Swelling
Venous Insufficiency: Why are my ankles and feet swollen? People often ask me as a Podiatrist, ‘why are my ankles, legs and feet swollen? ’ The most common reason for ankle and...
Plantar Fasciitis - Heel Pain
The most common cause of heel pain that I see in my practice is caused by a pathology called ‘Plantar Fasciitis. ’ People usually come in complaining of pain on the inside of...
Hallux Rigidus/Hallux Limitus
There are 2 types of hallux limitus: 1) Structural and 2) Functional. A structural hallux limitus is due to the development of arthritis (a decrease in the cartilage between...
Metatarsalgia: Pain At the Ball of the Foot
It is very common for us to see patients complaining of pain in the balls of the feet and toes. There are many contributing factors and several pathologies which commonly cause...
Plantar Fasciitis
The most common cause of heel pain that I see in my practice is caused by a pathology called ‘Plantar Fasciitis. ’ People usually come in complaining of pain at the inside of...
Will I get braces after ankle surgery?
That depends on what type of surgery you are having.
What is the treatment for a swollen ankle?
That depends on the pathology causing the swelling.
What is the best medicine for ankle pain?
That is completely dependent on what the cause of the pain is.
What is the treatment for gout in the ankle?
Gout is a metabolic problem. There are maintenance medications, such as allopurinol and Uloric to control gout attacks. Indomethacin, an NSAID, is the drug of choice for acute READ MORE
Gout is a metabolic problem. There are maintenance medications, such as allopurinol and Uloric to control gout attacks. Indomethacin, an NSAID, is the drug of choice for acute gout. You may have cortisone injections. And there is another medication called Colchicine, but it is very harsh for some patients.
Bent ankles?
I can not actually see the detail in these pictures, but you may have a curved Tibia, the large bone in your leg, which may lead to changes in the shape and position of the ankle READ MORE
I can not actually see the detail in these pictures, but you may have a curved Tibia, the large bone in your leg, which may lead to changes in the shape and position of the ankle joint.
How soon after ankle surgery can I go to a gym?
That is dependent on what type of surgery you've had and for what pathology.
What is the treatment for broken foot toe?
Usually RICE therapy is used to treat a toe fracture. It is rare that they need surgery. But if the fracture is intra-articular, and depending on which bone is fractured, sometimes READ MORE
Usually RICE therapy is used to treat a toe fracture. It is rare that they need surgery. But if the fracture is intra-articular, and depending on which bone is fractured, sometimes you require surgery
Toe surgery gone wrong?
You should see a different surgeon and get a second opinion. You will likely need to have revisional surgery to correct the issue. This, unfortunately, is not completely uncommon READ MORE
You should see a different surgeon and get a second opinion. You will likely need to have revisional surgery to correct the issue. This, unfortunately, is not completely uncommon for digital/hammer toe surgery
Discolored toe
It looks as if you've bruised the toe and there was bleeding beneath the nail plate. It will take 7-9 months for this to grow out and resolve. If it does not grow out, seek the READ MORE
It looks as if you've bruised the toe and there was bleeding beneath the nail plate. It will take 7-9 months for this to grow out and resolve. If it does not grow out, seek the attention of your local Podiatrist. But it is most likely a simple subungual hematoma and should be nothing to worry about
What could cause ankle swelling?
A number of things can cause ankle swelling. Among these are a sprain/contusion to the ankle, venous insufficiency, Congestive Heart Failure, and other medical issues. The most READ MORE
A number of things can cause ankle swelling. Among these are a sprain/contusion to the ankle, venous insufficiency, Congestive Heart Failure, and other medical issues. The most likely cause is Venous insufficiency
Can physical therapy help ankle swelling?
It depends on what is causing the ankle swelling. Ankle swelling can be from trauma/sprain/fracture, or it can be caused by more significant pathologies, like renal failure, congestive READ MORE
It depends on what is causing the ankle swelling. Ankle swelling can be from trauma/sprain/fracture, or it can be caused by more significant pathologies, like renal failure, congestive heart failure, or venous insufficiency. If this is a long-standing problem, it is in your best interest to seek medical attention for the problem
How can I strengthen my ankles?
There are many types of proprioceptive exercises, such as a BAPS board and other physical therapy modalities to try to strengthen your ankles. But if you have had multiple sprains, READ MORE
There are many types of proprioceptive exercises, such as a BAPS board and other physical therapy modalities to try to strengthen your ankles. But if you have had multiple sprains, you may have over-stretched or ruptured your ankle ligaments which may require surgical repair to resolve the weakness
Can I walk on a sprained ankle?
Yes, you can walk on a sprained ankle, but I would recommend a brace or some supportive device depending on the severity of the sprain
Is ankle arthritis curable?
See my other answers on ankle arthritis. But, depending on how bad the arthritis is (it never gets better-only progressively worsens over time), you may require a surgery to replace READ MORE
See my other answers on ankle arthritis. But, depending on how bad the arthritis is (it never gets better-only progressively worsens over time), you may require a surgery to replace the ankle joint or have the joint fused.
How do you help ankle arthritis?
Arthritis is permanent. Arthritis means the cartilage has worn in the joint. Short term pain relief may come from cortisone or hyaluronic acid injections. But you may require READ MORE
Arthritis is permanent. Arthritis means the cartilage has worn in the joint. Short term pain relief may come from cortisone or hyaluronic acid injections. But you may require an ankle replacement or fusion, depending on the severity of the arthritis. Braces may also help in limiting painful motion. NSAIDs may also help with arthritis pain
Can ankle injury be fixed with physical therapy?
That is dependent on what the injury is. You can have a fracture, a ligament tear, a sprain, arthritis-so all of these things may require different levels of treatment
Can physical therapy help chronic ankle pain?
Sometimes. Depending on what the pathology is.
Can you help with heel pain?
Yes. Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis. I have written a great deal on this site about plantar fasciitis, so you can look those responses up.
Is walking good for ankle arthritis?
It depends on how severe the arthritis is. But arthritis is a problem that progressively worsens over time. The more you use the joint, the more damage will occur over time
Ankle injury 3 weeks ago, How long until you need to go to the doctor.
The yellow bruising in normal and will resolved. Take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (like Ibuprofen/Naproxen/Celebrex/etc) at an anti-inflammatory does for a READ MORE
The yellow bruising in normal and will resolved. Take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (like Ibuprofen/Naproxen/Celebrex/etc) at an anti-inflammatory does for a week or 2 to see if that improves the pain and swelling that persist. A soft-tissue injury can actually take longer to heal, but generally I tell patients if the pain is not continually improving and there is still significant pain about 1 month after your injury, you should seek the assistance of a Podiatrist of orthopedist. But you will likely continue to improve if nothing was significantly damaged.
