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Ilana Itenberg, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Ilana Itenberg is a podiatrist practicing in Nashua, NH. Dr. Itenberg is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Itenberg diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
25 years
Experience
Ilana Itenberg, DPM
- NASHUA, New Hampshire
- NYCPM
- Accepting new patients
Spotlight Video | Caring For Diabetic Feet | Ilana Itenberg, DPM
Diabetes Foot Care TipsTaking care of your feet is crucial when managing diabetes. Diabetic nerve damage can reduce sensation in your feet, making it harder to notice injuries...
Spotlight Video | Five Common Foot Flaws | Ilana Itenberg, DPM
Dr. Ilana Itenberg is a board-certified podiatrist who treats patients at Heel To Toe Podiatry, located in Nashua, New Hampshire. In 1996, Dr. Itenberg enrolled at the New York...
Do you need surgery for a hammertoe?
If there is NO pain, NO wound, NO painful skin irritation, and NO difficulty wearing shoes you likely do not need surgery.
toe
When there is pain and injury it is best to have your toe looked at. Sometimes you can cause enough trauma to the nail causing bleeding under the nail. If painful it should be READ MORE
When there is pain and injury it is best to have your toe looked at.
Sometimes you can cause enough trauma to the nail causing bleeding under the nail. If painful it should be evaluated and treated.
I am assuming you mean your toenail is loose NOT your toe.
Toe injury can be with or without a fractured bone.
Sometimes you can cause enough trauma to the nail causing bleeding under the nail. If painful it should be evaluated and treated.
I am assuming you mean your toenail is loose NOT your toe.
Toe injury can be with or without a fractured bone.
Ingrown toenail removal months later
Discoloration can happen after a nail procedure which usually grows out however if you are concerned it is always best to have it looked at and evaluated.
Can anything be done about hammertoes?
Of course. There are conservative options and if those failed then surgery would be a reasonable next step.
What is the fix for a heel spur?
Not all heel spurs are symptomatic. There are plantar heel spurs and posterior heel spurs. Each have treatment options.
What helps with a bunion on the side of the feet?
There are conservative and surgical options that can be considered depending on the symptoms and activity level. Happy to have you schedule an appointment to tailor your specific READ MORE
There are conservative and surgical options that can be considered depending on the symptoms and activity level.
Happy to have you schedule an appointment to tailor your specific treatment.
Happy to have you schedule an appointment to tailor your specific treatment.
How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?
There are different types of ankle sprains.
Some can take up to 6-8 weeks of non-weightbearing. . Others can be treated with bracing and PT.
Some can take up to 6-8 weeks of non-weightbearing. . Others can be treated with bracing and PT.
How long does it take for a cortisone shot to work on a heel spur?
Each patient can respond differently to injections. Some patients can feel relief within 1-2 days others can take up to 7-10 days. The injection is treating the soft tissue inflammation, READ MORE
Each patient can respond differently to injections. Some patients can feel relief within 1-2 days others can take up to 7-10 days.
The injection is treating the soft tissue inflammation, not the bone.
The injection is treating the soft tissue inflammation, not the bone.
What is the treatment for broken foot toe?
Depends which toe and what type of fracture it is.
Always best to be evaluated and treated.
Always best to be evaluated and treated.
What can I do to relieve ankle pain?
Unfortunately that is a very difficult question to answer. A thorough history, evaluation, and X-rays are needed to start the treatment process. There are many causes of ankle READ MORE
Unfortunately that is a very difficult question to answer.
A thorough history, evaluation, and X-rays are needed to start the treatment process.
There are many causes of ankle pain and as such require individual workup and treatment.
A thorough history, evaluation, and X-rays are needed to start the treatment process.
There are many causes of ankle pain and as such require individual workup and treatment.
What should you avoid after heel surgery?
Your surgeon should be discussing your limitations/restrictions with you.
