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Dr. Trent Rockne Brookshier
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Trent Brookshier is a podiatrist practicing in SAN DIEGO, CA. Dr. Brookshier is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Brookshier 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.
Dr. Trent Brookshier
- San Diego, CA
- Western U
- Accepting new patients
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Will I get a brace after ankle surgery?
Every surgeon provides different guidance for their post operative care and every patient surgery is unique. However, for most of my patients following an ankle surgery I will READ MORE
Every surgeon provides different guidance for their post operative care and every patient surgery is unique. However, for most of my patients following an ankle surgery I will be placing them in either a cast, splint, boot, or brace following the procedure depending all that took place during the operation. Hope this helps! -Dr. Trent Brookshier Dr. Trent Brookshier Podiatric Medicine / Surgery North Park Podiatry 3989 32nd Street San Diego, CA
Would it be best to go through the laser therapy sessions or find a different doctor
Every patient / pathology is slightly different. If not seeing the improvement you want I would always get a second opinion before jumping into a surgery. There are multiple different READ MORE
Every patient / pathology is slightly different. If not seeing the improvement you want I would always get a second opinion before jumping into a surgery. There are multiple different conservative / non-surgical options that can be tried before surgery and every doctor has a slightly different approach to the art of medicine and healing. Hope this helps! Dr. Trent Brookshier Podiatric Medicine / Surgery North Park Podiatry 3989 32nd Street San Diego, CA
Is swollen feet and ankles a serious condtion?
Swollen feet can be a sign of a serious condition which is why it is important to have a thorough evaluation by a podiatric physician. It could be due to a vascular condition such READ MORE
Swollen feet can be a sign of a serious condition which is why it is important to have a thorough evaluation by a podiatric physician. It could be due to a vascular condition such as peripheral vascular disease. It is better to detect these pathologies early because they can be progressive and may be harder to reverse as time goes on.
Trent Brookshier DPM
Trent Brookshier DPM
Discolored toe
The nail color and texture can be an indication of infection or systemic disease. It is a good idea to have a podiatric physician take a look so they can help diagnose and treat READ MORE
The nail color and texture can be an indication of infection or systemic disease. It is a good idea to have a podiatric physician take a look so they can help diagnose and treat the problem. Hard to say from the photo, but if there was any question in person I would biopsy it. That's what I do in my clinic.
