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K. Tatum Brace, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Primary Podiatric Medicine
397 Wallace Road 411 Nashville TN, 37211About
Dr. Kelly Brace is a podiatrist practicing in Dickson, Nashville and Columbia, TN. Dr. Brace is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. As a podiatrist, Dr. Brace diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet and ankle. 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. She specializes in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine DPM 2016
Board Certification
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Provider Details
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K. Tatum Brace, DPM's Expert Contributions
Is an ankle brace good for a sprained ankle?
Yes, an ankle brace is a good start. However, certain ankle braces work better than others. I recommend a lace-up figure 8 ankle brace. READ MORE
Broken toe?
I would go see your local podiatrist and obtain an x-ray in order to know if it’s broken for sure. You can try buddy tapping as well. READ MORE
Can heel pain be treated surgically?
Not always. It’s very hard to assess what is causing your heel pain without more information. I would encourage you to seek out your local podiatrist and get down to the point. Pain does not always equal surgery. READ MORE
Ingrown toenail?
Sounds like you may have an ingrown toenail. You can try soaking it in warm water 15 minutes twice a day and applying triple antibiotic to the area to see if that decreases your symptoms. However, if it does not, I would see a podiatrist to have it properly treated. READ MORE
Is my foot broken?
Hi there, Depends what you did to cause the swelling. If you twisted your ankle, possible that it’s just a sprain. However, no way to truly tell unless you get an X-ray to confirm a fracture. Please see your local podiatrist for further work up & evaluation. READ MORE
What is the treatment for hammer toe?
Hi, There are a lot of treatments for hammertoes, both conservatively & surgically. First, we need to know if the hammertoe is rigid or flexible (i.e., does it bend/straighten out). If it’s flexible, conservative methods could work - metatarsal pads, budin splints, mesh gel tubes, deeper toe box shoes could all help. If rigid or the above treatments don’t help, you may be looking at surgery. In surgery, it can be as simple as nicking the tendon to straighten the toe or removing some bone & then keeping the toe straight with an implant. READ MORE
Toe question?
Hi, The picture isn’t allowing me to see a bone popping out. However, if you feel that a bone is starting to pop out of your toe, it would be in your best interest to go to a podiatrist & have an X-ray done to evaluate it. READ MORE
Starting of ingrown toenail?
Soaking the toe in warm salt water & dressing with mupirocin ointment can definitely help calm down an ingrown in the early stages. Using cotton wool under the nail to help redirect the nail out of your border can also help. If it does proceed to get worse, I would definitely seek out a podiatrist in your area to evaluate & treat it. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Association of College of Podiatric Medicine
- Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Society of Podiatric Surgery, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association. She is also certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
K. Tatum Brace, DPM's Practice location
Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers
397 Wallace Road 411 -Nashville, TN 37211Get Direction
Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers
1503 Hatcher Lane 100 -Columbia, TN 38401Get Direction
Tristar Horizon Hospital
113 HIGHWAY 70 E 102 -DICKSON, TN 37055Get Direction
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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Kelly T. Brace, who serves patients throughout the State of Tennessee.
A practicing podiatrist, Dr. Brace is affiliated with Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers, seeing patients at their offices in Nashville, Columbia, and Dickson, Tennessee. While she enjoys all aspects of podiatric medicine, she has a special interest in sports medicine and loves being able to get her patients back to activity again.
At Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers, their board certified podiatrists specialize in conservative and surgical treatments. They look beyond symptoms to return patients to full function and activity as quickly as possible.
Attending Texas A&M University for her undergraduate education, Dr. Brace earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree (DPM) from the Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine in 2016. She completed her residency in podiatric medicine at Baylor Scott & White in 2019, serving as Chief Resident in her final year.
Continuously advancing her efforts, she is an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Society of Podiatric Surgery, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association. She is also certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.
Originally from McAllen, Texas, Dr. Brace grew up in a family of podiatrists. She loves all things outdoors and can normally be found on a hiking trail or fly fishing. She used to be an avid equitation rider and hopes to be able to get back into it. She loves spending time with her friends and family.
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