"What to Expect During a FREE Surgical Consultation"
If chronic foot pain, structural deformities, or mobility limitations are preventing you from living your ideal lifestyle, now is the time to explore your surgical options without any financial commitment. Dr. Joel Foster is offering FREE foot surgery consultations for a limited time at his Lee's Summit practice.
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
Patient Testimonials
EOTTS (Flat Feet)
Lee's Summit Woman Finally Feels Relief After Flat Feet EOTTS Minimally Invasive Surgery
Carrie, a 42-year-old from Lee’s Summit, was diagnosed with misaligned feet by Dr. Joel Foster several years ago. “My feet overpronated and flattened out when bearing weight. I got relief with custom orthotics in my shoes, but that solution was only as good as when I was wearing them,” adds Carrie. Learn more about her experience here.
Alabama Parent Thrilled With Daughter's EOTTS Results
Lindsay Smothers and her husband spent years researching treatment options for their daughter’s flat feet diagnosis. Due to the pain in her feet since she was a toddler, 10-year-old Lola was an ideal candidate for the EOTTS procedure. Learn how Dr. Joel Foster helped Lola who travelled 12 hours from Alabama to finally get relief by clicking here.
Traveling From Los Angeles for EOTTS Surgery
Claudio discusses his foot condition and why he chose to travel across the country for the EOTTS procedure. His experience was excellent and Dr. Foster and his team provided comfort and great communication from beginning to end for a pain-free procedure.
From Lifelong Pain To Lasting Relief: A Patient's Flatfoot Correction Story
From Bonnie's earliest memories, walking was difficult. Orthopedic shoes were the norm — until sixth grade, when even the podiatrist said they wouldn't help anymore. In late 2024 she found Dr. Joel Foster, as well as a solution for her lifelong pain. Click here to learn more.
Lee’s Summit Resident on Road to Recovery After Successful MIS Procedures
In an effort to further stabilize the alignment of the foot and reduce destabilizing pressure on the forefoot, Dr. Foster performed an Extra-Osseous Talotarsal Joint Stabilization (EOTTS) procedure on Todd. Click here to read Todd's story.
Bunion Correction Surgery
College Soccer Player's Experience With Bunion Surgery
Watch as college soccer player Carly Hummell shares her experience having a minimally invasive bunion correction surgery. Just nine weeks post-surgery, Carly was back in the gym resuming her soccer training.
Katherine Beck Returning to Active Lifestyle After Successful MIS Procedure
Meet Katherine Beck. For years, she struggled with a bunion that was causing serious problems. The bunion was rubbing against her other toes, creating painful sores on both feet. Learn more in her video testimonial.
My Smooth Recovery After Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Meet Miriam Buchanan. She discusses her bunion correction surgery, recovery process and overall experience with Dr. Foster and his team.
Christine Michaelsen is 80-years-old and still crushing CrossFit!
After successful bunion and hammertoe surgery performed by Dr. Joel Foster, Christine has regained mobility, beat foot pain and got back to the gym. Her inspiring recovery shows it’s never too late to stay moving and strong — watch her journey to pain-free fitness.
Centerview Resident Can Now Enjoy Gardening, Long Walks After MIS Procedure
Laura tried several non-surgical treatment options, including the purchase of an overnight brace and cushions to relieve the pressure on her toes. Unfortunately, these items didn’t correct the problem. Click here to read her story.
Lee’s Summit Resident on Road to Recovery After Successful MIS Procedures
Todd H., had been dealing with a bunion on his left foot for several years. “It was just getting worse as time went on. I could no longer play tennis or run. I tried switching to bigger shoes, but it was only a temporary fix,” adds Todd. Click here to read Todd's story.
Hammertoe Correction Surgery
Christine Michaelsen is 80-years-old and still crushing CrossFit!
After successful bunion and hammertoe surgery performed by Dr. Joel Foster, Christine has regained mobility, beat foot pain and got back to the gym. Her inspiring recovery shows it’s never too late to stay moving and strong — watch her journey to pain-free fitness.
Lee’s Summit Resident on Road to Recovery After Successful MIS Procedures
An untreated bunion can lead to further problems, including hammertoes. In Todd’s case, the overlapping second toe was one of his biggest concerns. Click here to read Todd's story.
Tailors Bunion Correction Surgery
Miriam Buchanan Returns to Gardening
After learning about Dr. Foster's services in an ad in the Lee's Summit Lifestyle Magazine, Miriam underwent a minimally invasive Bunion Correction Surgery. She is thrilled with the results! She has gained so much more flexibility in her foot, and has resumed her gardening activities. Watch her story here!
Bone Spurs
Bonnie Hall Referred to Dr. Joel Foster by Friend and Family
Bonnie Hall heard about Dr. Foster from her sister and a good friend, who are actual patients. Dr. Foster provided several different options, and she felt very confident in his suggestion of having the surgery. Check out Bonnie's story here!
Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomy
Mark Denby Thrilled With The MIS Results, And is Returning to a Normal Life
In addition to providing comprehensive wound care to treat an infection on Mark Denby's foot, Dr. Foster successfully performed minimally invasive surgery techniques to solve the pressure issue under his big toe. Check out Mark's story here!
Tendon Release
Mark Denby Thrilled With The MIS Results, And is Returning to a Normal Life
In addition to providing comprehensive wound care to treat an infection on Mark Denby's foot, Dr. Foster successfully performed minimally invasive surgery techniques to solve the pressure issue under his big toe. Check out Mark's story here!
New Mexico Patient Travels To Kansas City For Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery
John, a 76-year-old retired ski instructor and athlete had been suffering from a painful toe deformity for years —until he found Dr. Joel Foster online. Click here to learn how minimally invasive foot surgery helped this patient regain his active lifestyle.
Surgical Wound Healing
Katherine Beck Returning to Active Lifestyle After Successful MIS Procedure
Meet Katherine Beck. For years, she struggled with a bunion that was causing serious problems. The bunion was rubbing against her other toes, creating painful sores on both feet. Learn more in her video testimonial.
Why Foot Surgery May Be Your Path to Pain-Free Living
Many foot and ankle conditions respond well to conservative treatments in their early stages. However, when padding, orthotics, physical therapy, and footwear modifications no longer provide adequate relief, surgical correction often becomes the only permanent solution for restoring proper foot function and eliminating chronic pain.
Patients frequently delay foot surgery due to concerns about recovery time, surgical complications, or cost. With this free consultation, you can get all of your questions answered about how the procedure works, what the recovery period is like, and any potential costs involved in order to help you make an informed decision. We will never make you feel obligated to proceed with any surgery. We would just like to help you understand the process so you can make the decision that is right for you.