My name is Claudio Santiago from Los Angeles, California. I was struggling with adult acquired flat foot and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, particularly severe in my left foot. These conditions were significantly impacting my quality of life, especially limiting my ability to enjoy hiking.
Finding the Right Specialist
Despite living in Los Angeles with seemingly endless medical options, I couldn't find a doctor I felt confident with for the HyProCure procedure. Local options either:
- Didn't perform the procedure
- Wanted to do it under general anesthesia in a hospital
- Involved significantly higher costs
After extensive online research, I discovered Dr. Foster and was impressed by his reviews and expertise. Even with travel expenses from California, the total cost was substantially lower than local options.
The HyProCure Procedure Experience
The procedure was much easier than expected:
- Took only about 20 minutes
- Felt similar to a dental procedure
- Only discomfort was the initial anesthetic injection
- Staff kept me distracted and comfortable throughout
- Was completed in about an hour total
Recovery Journey
My recovery has progressed as expected, with some interesting differences between my feet:
- Right foot recovered more easily
- Left foot (more severely affected) needed more adjustment time
- Experienced minimal pain, much less than anticipated
- Now walking normally, though still being careful
- Feel much more stable on my feet
Worth the Journey
I'm extremely happy with my decision to travel to Missouri for this procedure. Dr. Foster and his staff were:
- Incredibly professional and friendly
- Responsive to all questions
- Helpful despite the 1,600-mile distance
- Thorough in their care and follow-up
Advice for Others
I definitely recommend this procedure and would advise getting it done sooner rather than later to prevent further tendon and muscle damage. If you're considering traveling for this procedure like I did, don't let the distance deter you - the quality of care and cost savings made it completely worthwhile.
- Claudio Santiago, Los Angeles, California
