Brian K. Foster
( out of 25 reviews )

Brian K. Foster, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Greenwood Health Center

Midvale
801-213-9400
Directions

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Salt Lake City
801-662-5600
Directions

Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Lehi
801-213-3599
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University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
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  • Brian K. Foster, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in hand & upper extremity surgery. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Geisinger Medical Center and a hand and upper extremity fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 25 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    January 24, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Foster has excellent professional knowledge and personal skills

    December 13, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Knowledgeable and resourceful. Took the time to explain pro and cons of the different treatment options

    December 08, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is a very caring doctor.

    November 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Humilde presto para ayudar muy explicativo en fin vi en ese Dr un hombre de Dios

    November 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I wanted to understand the cause of my problem and my options for further care/treatment. His explanation and advice were clear and very helpful. He was also kind and unhurried in doing so.

    November 19, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Great doctor!

    November 15, 2024
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    N/A

    November 01, 2024
    GREENWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Very nice and I felt that he was very good at his job!

    October 21, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Foster was great! He listened to my concerns and addressed all of my questions. He was kind and professional and exuded the utmost confidence in his knowledge of what needed to be done.

  • Brian K. Foster, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in hand & upper extremity surgery. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Geisinger Medical Center and a hand and upper extremity fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Instructor
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Fellow
    Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - Geisinger Health System Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Rutgers Health Robert Wood Johnson Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Majors: Biological Sciences & Psychology; Minor: Nutrition - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Foster BK, Hayes DS, Constantino J, Garsed JA, Baylor JL, Grandizio LC (2022). Reporting Bias in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Related to the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures: The Presence of Spin in the Abstract. Hand (N Y), 19(3), 456-463. (Read full article)
    2. Foster BK, Rae MA, Torino DJ, Mercuri J, Horwitz DS (2023). Warm Saline Irrigation Protocol Decreases Cement Curing Time in Hip Arthroplasty. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013), 81(3), 205-207. (Read full article)
    3. Baylor JL, Kloc A, Delma S, Foster BK, Grandizio LC (2023). Impact of Bracing and Therapy Services on Perioperative Costs for Patients Undergoing Distal Biceps Tendon Repair. J Hand Surg Am. (Read full article)
    4. Delma S, Foster BK, Baylor JL, Ozdag Y, Manzar S, Langford K, Klena JC, Grandizio LC (2023). Analysis of Terminated Hand and Wrist-Related Clinical Trials. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 5(5), 673-676. (Read full article)
    5. Foster BK, Boualam B, Shea RP, Udoeyo IF, Luciani AM, Klena JC, Grandizio LC (2023). Trends in the Utilization of Computed Tomography in Operative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 5(5), 638-642. (Read full article)
    6. Baylor JL, Luciani AM, Tokash JS, Foster BK, Klena JC, Grandizio LC (2023). Fifty Most-Cited Research Articles in Elbow Surgery: A Modern Reading List. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 5(5), 630-637. (Read full article)
    7. Foster BK, Callahan C, Dwyer CL (2023). Readability of Online Hand and Upper Extremity Patient Resources. Cureus, 15(3), e36031. (Read full article)
    8. Foster BK, Brule NR, Callahan C, Baylor J, Klena JC, Grandizio LC (2023). Online Information Related to Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Google Search Analysis. Cureus, 15(2), e35586. (Read full article)
    9. Ozdag Y, Hayes DS, Boualam B, Foster BK, Klena JC, Grandizio LC (2023). Publicly Disclosed Pricing for Common Upper-Extremity Procedures: An Analysis of Hospital Chargemasters. Hand (N Y), 15589447221150522. (Read full article)
    10. Ozdag Y, Baylor JL, Nester JR, Foster BK, Daly CA, Grandizio LC (2022). Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Suture-Tape Augmentation for Traumatic Elbow Instability. J Hand Surg Am, 48(2), 117-125. (Read full article)
    11. Foster BK, Barreto Rocha DF, Hayes DS, Ozdag Y, Udoeyo IF, Grandizio LC (2022). The Impact of Smoking on Delayed Osseous Union After Arthrodesis Procedures in the Hand and Wrist. J Hand Surg Am, 48(2), 158-164. (Read full article)
    12. Foster BK, Baylor JL, Delma S, Ozdag Y, Hayes DS, Grandizio LC (2022). The Impact of Cement Mantle Characteristics on Early Loosening in Primary Total Elbow Arthroplasty. J Hand Surg Am, 47(12), 1146-1156. (Read full article)
    13. Torino D, Damsgaard C, Kolessar DJ, Hayes DS, Foster B, Constantino J, Graham J (2022). Tibial Baseplate-Cement Interface Debonding in the ATTUNE Total Knee Arthroplasty System. Arthroplast Today, 17, 165-171. (Read full article)
    14. Ozdag Y, Foster B, Grandizio LC (2022). Pathologic Periprosthetic Fracture After Radial Head Arthroplasty: A Report of 2 Cases. JBJS Case Connect, 12(3). (Read full article)
    15. Ozdag Y, Luciani AM, Delma S, Baylor JL, Foster BK, Grandizio LC (2022). Learning Curve Associated With Operative Treatment of Terrible Triad Elbow Fracture Dislocations. Cureus, 14(7), e27156. (Read full article)
    16. Luciani AM, Foster BK, Hayes D, DelSole EM (2022). Readability of Online Spine Patient Education Resources. World Neurosurg, 162, e640-e644. (Read full article)
    17. Grandizio LC, Barreto Rocha DF, Foster BK, Udoeyo IF (2021). Evaluation of a Comprehensive Telemedicine Pathway for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Comparison of Virtual and In-Person Assessments. J Hand Surg Am, 47(2), 111-119. (Read full article)
    18. Foster BK, Malarkey WM, Maurer TC, Barreto Rocha DF, Udoeyo IF, Grandizio LC (2021). Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture Videos on YouTube: An Analysis of Video Content and Quality. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 4(1), 3-7. (Read full article)
    19. Grandizio LC, Foster BK, Torino DJ, Pavis EJ, Udoeyo IF (2021). An analysis of body weight changes after shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int, 5(3), 377-381. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Grandizio LC, Foster BK, Klena JC (2019). Telemedicine in Hand and Upper-Extremity Surgery. [Review]. J Hand Surg Am, 45(3), 239-242. (Read full article)