Patient Testimonials

Dr. Christopher LaPrade is the best orthopedic surgeon! He is kind, caring, and patient. I will have him do my knee surgery when it is time. I highly recommend him to all my family and friends.

At my first appointment with Dr. O’Neill, I was in so much pain that I was frantic. Dr. O’Neill came into the room, sat down, and truly listened. He responded with empathy and kindness which was exactly what I needed. He walked me through the X-ray results, advised an MRI, and sent me on my way. The MRI revealed that my hip had no cartilage remaining and that was the source of my pain. I had to wait a few months for surgical availability so during that time I tried a hip injection which I thought might tide me over until the operation. Unfortunately, the injection didn’t have any effect, and I was back to square one with managing my pain until my surgery date.

Finally, the day for surgery came and I was so ready. The nursing staff at the surgical center were amazing and the surgery went smoothly. That afternoon, I was up and walking around the hallway with a walker. It felt great! The first night was rough but that was to be expected. I was already sent home the next day. Now, I am eight-weeks post-surgery and back to walking my three miles a day pain free. It’s amazing! I highly recommend Dr. O’Neill and his team. He is not only an outstanding surgeon, but also a decent human being.

I had a bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery with Dr. Dwivedi and I am very pleased. Dr. Dwivedi was straight forward and provided me with all the information I needed for surgery and my recovery. He was very upfront about the extent of my damage and what I could expect during my recovery. My healing is going well and just as I expected. My wife was also very happy with her conversations with Dr. Dwivedi. He is a very cordial gentleman. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic hand care!

I had trigger finger surgery with Dr. Dwivedi and everything was fantastic. I am very thankful! I can use my hand and fingers again. Overall, I am very pleased.

I had been treated by Dr. Christopher Reynolds for nearly two years. On March 18, 2026, he performed my SI Joint Fusion Surgery at Maple Grove Hospital. I am nearly three weeks post-surgery and recovering nicely. Dr. Reynolds is brilliant, caring, and I trust him completely. I have full faith that I will have a wonderful outcome and a new improved quality of life. Dr. Reynold’s assistant, Lauren, is also amazing. I would highly recommend Dr. Reynolds to anyone needing orthopedic surgery. He is certainly one of the best and I am truly thankful for him!

I want to thank Dr. Bjerke and his team for being amazing partners on my knee journey. Having an active role in my healthcare is important to me and Dr. Bjerke respected that the entire time he spent listening, explaining, and patiently answering my questions before and after surgery. I have been pleasantly surprised by how low my level of pain has been and how quickly I was able to get moving. That is attributed largely to the skill of Dr. Bjerke as a surgeon. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of orthopedic case.

I have been heavily involved in Minnesota Special Olympics since I was eight years old and now, I will be turning 30 this month. Last fall, I sprained my ankle at flag football practice. I knew right away that I injured my ankle, so my dad took me to the ER. They did an X-ray and said it wasn’t broken but referred me to Twin Cities Orthopedics. The doctor at TCO Maple Grove ordered an MRI and said it was a bad sprain. I was put in a boot and eventually an ankle brace. The doctor ordered weekly physical therapy which I continued for several weeks. Unfortunately, I was unable to return to flag football that season. I met with the doctor again to check progress, and he continued the PT for a few more weeks just to be make sure everything was fully healed. I was given the go ahead to play but told to go slow.

I am part of Osseo-Maple Grove Athletic Association (OMGAA) teams and play ice hockey with Minnesota Special Hockey. A few weeks into this past season I also took a fall on the ice and injured my hand! I again went to TCO Maple Grove where they did another X-ray, and I was given a brace to wear on wrist. I was still having pain issues, so I returned to TCO and saw a doctor in the hand specialist clinic. He ordered an ultrasound of my wrist, and I have a follow-up appointment with him this week.

I also do gymnastics for MN Special Olympics. Three weeks ago, I injured my back at practice doing the vault. After a week, I was still having a lot of back and leg pain, so I went to TCO again. The doctor ordered an ultrasound of my back, and the results were a herniated disc. I start PT for my back this week. He also ordered a cortisone shot for my spine so I will likely be out from basketball and gymnastics for the season.

During this time, I will work on strengthening my body parts! In addition to playing several sports with MN Special Olympics, I also coach my sister’s bocce ball team in the summer. I have been chosen as an athletic coach for bocce at the USA games that will be held in Minnesota this summer. I am very excited! I went to Seattle in 2018 for the USA games and competed in gymnastics where I came home with five medals. I also was a part of the USA games in Orlando in 2022 for half court women’s basketball. We won a gold medal! I have always felt very supported at TCO and listened to by doctors and therapists. They always thoroughly explain at home exercises and are very clear on when I can return to sports. I am sure with all the sports I play that I will be back to TCO in the future!

I first met Dr. Dwivedi in 2024 when I had an injury to my elbow. He reviewed my scans with me, all the options that were available, and what the outcome and recovery would be. We tried steroid injections first and then I opted for surgery. The outcome and recovery were just as he had explained. Now, I am two years past my surgery, and I have opted to have another surgery with Dr. Dwivedi as I trust his professional opinion and his ability to fix my current issue. I would highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi to anyone as he and his team are personable, professional, and very skilled at taking care of your orthopedic needs.

I was a patient of Dr. Knowlan during my knee replacement surgery. Dr. Knowlan did an incredible job. I must also mention, my nurses Angela B, Brenna P, Delaney, and Emily. They went way out of their way to accommodate my disability, macular degeneration. I will never forget their kindness and caring nature. They made the knee surgery a pleasant experience. Also, both physical therapists were wonderful as well. Thank you!

Dr. Eggers is a wonderful doctor. For the first time, my injuries and pain were taken seriously. I felt like I was finally treated with kindness and respect by a doctor. He expertly cared for me and listened to my concerns. Thank you so much for your wonderful care, Dr. Eggers!