Frank B. Norberg, MD

I received reverse total shoulder replacements on both of my shoulders. Dr. Norberg did a wonderful job with both surgeries. Within two weeks after each surgery, I was pain free and was on my way to regaining full movement of my arms/shoulders. I am now able to use 95% of my shoulder movement and have been unable to do that for as long as I can remember. Dr. Norberg is very personable, helpful and as his nurses would say; a ROCKSTAR! Thank you so much for everything that you have done to help me gain my life back and have the ability to live pain free.

My orthopedic surgeon for a left shoulder rotator cuff repair was Dr. Frank Norberg.  I was surprised with the minimal amount of pain after surgery.  I only used one (1) pain pill after surgery to make sure that I got a good’s night rest.  The remaining prescribed pain pills were not needed.  The scar is no longer visible.  I healed in record time by following the exercises that Dr. Norberg recommended.

I’m fortunate that my primary doctor recommended Dr. Frank Norberg.  He is a great surgeon, which I highly recommend. 

I received excellent, excellent care from Dr. Norberg and his staff. I would recommend him to anyone,anytime. I felt very comfortable and secure through the whole process. The emphasis on following rehab directions was the key to an excellent recovery.

Dr. Frank Norberg is a skilled and compassionate shoulder surgeon. He took time to explain the procedure thoroughly and answered all my many questions. Dr. Norberg is encouraging and supportive of my need to continue to be physically active.

Thanks to Dr. Norberg for an excellent experience with my rotator cuff surgery and follow-up.
After 9 months I am within 5% of full use of my arm. The entire experience went very well, including follow-up visits and therapy.
I would highly recommend this surgery and this surgeon for anyone contemplating rotator cuff surgery.

I had this surgery a year ago and everything went great. I am 74 years old and I can do things this year that I was unable to do prior to surgery. Dr Norberg is an excellent surgeon and I recommend to all who require shoulder care.

Dr. Norberg is a kind and gentle soul who inspired me to exceed his expectations in my recovery from surgery to repair a massive rotator cuff tear.

Preceding this rotator cuff surgery I have had two knee surgeries and another shoulder surgery, so I feel pretty qualified to make this statement. Dr. Norberg and his staff are the best! They make a person feel like family.

After a year of non-stop pain in my right shoulder, and two attempts to quiet the pain with cortisone shots, I finally saw Dr.Norberg.  An MRI revealed the extreme level of damage that could only be repaired by a reverse replacement.  I was told this surgery would give the most stable final outcome and potentially relieve the pain almost immediately. Since this seemed like a dramatic claim, and I really had no set expectations, my only hope was that it could be true.  Any decrease in my pain would have been a happy outcome.  To my surprise and absolute delight my pain level, right after surgery went to zero…ZERO !  Seven weeks later, still NO PAIN.  I am Thrilled!

The entire process was accomplished with superb guidance and anticipation of the patient’s perspective. I am now pain free with full range of motion.

In mid 2015, Dr. Norberg performed ankle surgery as there were several broken bones.  I was extremely pleased with his excellent surgical performance and concern for my recovery by closely monitoring my progress with PT.  Without question, I would seek out his surgical services again and refer him to others.

I can honestly say Dr. Norberg “gave me my life back”.

August 2012: I fell getting into an Excel Energy elevator.  The floor did not settle all the way, I caught my foot and by the time I hit the back side of the elevator I had: 1) Broken the tip of my shoulder bone  2) dislocated shoulder and 3) broken/ripped two tendons.  After 7 hours in the ER, the technicians were finally able to get my shoulder back in it’s socket. 

FIRST SURGERY:  September/October 2012 – Reconnect tendons followed by months of physical therapy.  Daily exercises at home.  It was painful and I still developed a “frozen shoulder”. 

SECOND SURGERY:  May 2013 – I was referred to Dr. Norberg from my first orthopedic surgeon.  He said Dr. Norberg is “the best” for shoulders.  Dr. Norberg reattached the tendons and released my frozen shoulder.  More physical therapy, more exercises.

THIRD SURGERY: January 2016 – Reverse Shoulder Replacement.  By this time, my tendons had pretty much dissolved.  We could have tried to use a substitute tendon but my chances of lasting success were slim.  My best option was reverse shoulder replacement. 

RESULTS:  I am very happy to be able to use my shoulder with no pain.  I can do normal home activities, i.e.: fix my hair, wash my face, get dishes out of the cabinet, carry groceries.  I can lift up to 20 lbs easily.  I don’t try to lift anything heavy over my head and that is fine with me. 

MY LIFE RENEWED:  It is because of Dr. Norberg’s skill, care, concern, and personal warmth that I have returned to my old self again.  I am so very happy with my results.  I would highly recommend Dr. Norberg to anyone needing shoulder help.

I am more than satisfied with my shoulder replacement. I felt cared for and respected in a compassionate, competent, and professional way, from my office visits to the operating room and all through the physical therapy. My shoulder operates beyond my expectations and I am free of pain. Dr. Norberg and his team are to be congratulated for their thoughtfulness and excellent abilities.

Dr. Norberg assessed my situation after being “doored” while riding 22 mph on my road bike. He recommended surgery to repair the injury. I completed physical therapy over a 6-9 month period and achieved a range of motion between 80-90%. Three years later my range of motion is near 100% and I have no pain whatsoever. I highly recommend Dr. Frank Norberg.

Ron (pictured on right) injured his shoulder over 20 years ago and underwent numerous surgeries that did not ease his pain. Recently, it was recommended that Ron schedule an appointment with Frank Norberg, MD (pictured on left), of Twin Cities Orthopedics.Dr. Norberg performed a shoulder replacement surgery which has vastly improved Ron’s overall quality of life. “For the first time since my injury I can lift my right arm unassisted and can do more than I ever dreamed possible,” said Ron. Dr. Norberg is “not only an excellent surgeon but a very kind and caring person,” he said.

Brandon B. (pictured on right) of Albertville had left shoulder surgery with Frank B. Norberg, MD (pictured on left) at Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina. “My left shoulder kept dislocating during work and even around the house. Dr. Norberg suggested surgery and we went ahead with it. Now I’m fully healed and able to do normal activities again.”

Dean of Minneapolis (pictured on right) had surgery with Frank Norberg, MD (pictured on left) at Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina to repair his shoulder after suffering a torn rotator cuff after a fall. The surgery “went very well” and the pain was minimal, said Dean. He was also very pleased with his post-surgical results and the functionality of his arm “The recovery was quick, after 3 months, it felt like new,” he said.

Judi L. had shoulder surgery with Frank Norberg, MD and was thrilled with her experience at Twin Cities Orthopedics (pictured left to right: Danielle Hare, PA-C, Dr. Norberg, Judi, Jen Lero, L-CMA, Gena Mirr, AT-C).She was impressed with the staff at TCO, who “went above and beyond” in helping her throughout the process. “Dr. Norberg and his staff have been absolutely fantastic. They are all very kind and caring,” she said. “I would recommend Dr. Norberg to anyone.”