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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.

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24 years Experience

Dr. Lee A. Wittenberg, DPM

Specializes in:

Foot Injuries and Disorders

Las Vegas, NV
Ohio College of Podiatric Medcine
Accepting new patients

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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...

What treatments help with ankle dislocation?

If your ankle is truly dislocated, you will need to see a specialist and possibly need immobilization or surgery

Can you live a normal life with ankle arthritis?

Yes, but you will have episodes of pain after longer periods of activity, and may feel limited in certain activity.

What exercises to avoid with ankle arthritis?

Avoid high impact activities. If the arthritis is not bad, you may be able to prevent it from worsening quickly. If the joint is already very arthritic, you can do whatever exercise READ MORE

Avoid high impact activities. If the arthritis is not bad, you may be able to prevent it from worsening quickly. If the joint is already very arthritic, you can do whatever exercise you can tolerate

What to avoid with ankle arthritis?

The definition of Arthritis is a loss/decrease in the cartilage in a joint. There is no 'cure' for arthritis of any joint. Once the process starts, whether the arthritis be osteoarthritis READ MORE

The definition of Arthritis is a loss/decrease in the cartilage in a joint. There is no 'cure' for arthritis of any joint. Once the process starts, whether the arthritis be osteoarthritis (wear and tear), autoimmune relates arthritis, Gouty arthritis, post surgical or post traumatic arthritis, there is no way to grow new cartilage. If you have a low grade arthritic condition (small amount of cartilage damage), the best way to avoid it from getting worse is to avoid high impact activities. If you have autoimmune related arthritis, you must visit a Rheumatologist and be treated with appropriate medications to prevent the processes that damage the cartilage from occurring.

Can I exercise with ankle arthritis?

You can exercise with any arthritis, but you will likely experience pain after exercise or the next day when the joints cool down again. But the only limitation on what you do READ MORE

You can exercise with any arthritis, but you will likely experience pain after exercise or the next day when the joints cool down again. But the only limitation on what you do with arthritis are the restrictions you put on yourself.

How can I get rid of ankle arthritis pain?

NSAIDS and cortisone injections are conservative ways of attempting to handle arthritic pain. Limiting motion on the affected joint with braces and support sleeves is another READ MORE

NSAIDS and cortisone injections are conservative ways of attempting to handle arthritic pain. Limiting motion on the affected joint with braces and support sleeves is another way to attempt to control the pain. Ultimately, if the arthritis is bad enough, you will either need a fusion or a joint replacement of the affected joint.

Can ankle pain be fixed naturally?

It depends on the cause of the ankle pain.

What treatments are needed after ankle joint surgery?

It depends on what type of ankle surgery you have.

What exercises to avoid with ankle arthritis?

You would want to avoid any exercises that cause excessive motion of the affected joint if you want to avoid post-exercise pain. The likelihood is that you won't have much pain READ MORE

You would want to avoid any exercises that cause excessive motion of the affected joint if you want to avoid post-exercise pain. The likelihood is that you won't have much pain in the joint during exercise unless the cartilage is very badly damaged/end-stage, but that it will hurt after exercise/after the joint is irritated.

How can I ease ankle arthritis pain?

Arthritis means the cartilage has deteriorated between 2 bones in a joint. NSAIDs, injections, and ankle braces/immobilization are the conservative ways to alleviate the pain. READ MORE

Arthritis means the cartilage has deteriorated between 2 bones in a joint. NSAIDs, injections, and ankle braces/immobilization are the conservative ways to alleviate the pain. Surgically, you can have a total ankle replacement or an ankle fusion.

Is ankle arthritis serious?

It depends what the cause of the arthritis is. You can have regular wear and tear of a joint, septic arthritis, gouty arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis/autoimmune related arthritis, READ MORE

It depends what the cause of the arthritis is. You can have regular wear and tear of a joint, septic arthritis, gouty arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis/autoimmune related arthritis, traumatic arthritis, etc. Depending on the severity of the disease that has caused your arthritis, it may be serious. But you can NEVER re-grow hyaline cartilage, the cartilage in your joints. So ALL arthritis is permanent.

Can I run with an ankle sprain?

If you are comfortable, and you have given yourself some time to heal, then yes. If it is painful, you should see a physician and have it evaluated prior to heavy exercise

How long after ankle surgery can I go back to daily activities?

That really depends on what type of ankle surgery you are to have and on what your surgeon tells you. You should ask your surgeon what activities are OK for you and which are READ MORE

That really depends on what type of ankle surgery you are to have and on what your surgeon tells you. You should ask your surgeon what activities are OK for you and which are not. You should also probably support the ankle after you heal with a boot or an ankle brace,, also depending on your surgeons advice.

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Dr. Lee A Wittenberg, DPM

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What treatments help with ankle dislocation?

Can you live a normal life with ankle arthritis?

What exercises to avoid with ankle arthritis?

What to avoid with ankle arthritis?

Can I exercise with ankle arthritis?

How can I get rid of ankle arthritis pain?

Can ankle pain be fixed naturally?

What treatments are needed after ankle joint surgery?

What exercises to avoid with ankle arthritis?

How can I ease ankle arthritis pain?

Is ankle arthritis serious?

Can I run with an ankle sprain?

How long after ankle surgery can I go back to daily activities?

How long is recovery after ankle surgery?

How long does it take to fully recover from ankle replacement surgery?

Can ankle sprain be fixed with exercises?

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Is ankle sprain serious?

How long after ankle surgery can I run?

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