Patient Testimonials

On August 19, 2026, I had a total knee replacement performed by Dr. Marcus Mittelsteadt at the Chaska Institute. My overall impression of the whole process was a very positive experience. Dr. Marcus and I had many interactions, office visits, injections, and planning discussions prior to surgery. As we set a date, I was introduced to Amy Franck, his Care Coordinator, to assist in all pre-surgery requirements. She was fantastic in her role and added caring value. The surgery went as expected with a trusted surgeon like Dr. Mittelsteadt. I was then introduced to Annie Drabot, PA-C for aftercare visits. I had another pair of positive meetings with her. My trust level at Twin Cities Orthopedics has led me to set up hand surgery in November, my other knee and my other hand in 2027. That is trust!

Dr. Johnson, Jen, and all the staff at Twin Cities Orthopedics made my knee replacement go very smoothly. I am very happy with the results. I would highly recommend Dr. Johnson to anyone.

Dr. LaPrade and his team have been fantastic in helping me navigate all the issues with my knee injury! I couldn’t recommend them and Twin Cities Orthopedics more. I plan on working with them whenever I have an injury like this as they are true professionals in every aspect. Thank you to Dr. LaPrade, his team, and the staff at TCO!

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Nessler and the entire TCO team. I had my left knee replaced and have been so happy with both the care I received and how well my recovery has gone. Dr. Nessler made me feel comfortable and confident going into surgery, and I truly felt like I was in very good hands. In fact, I had such a positive experience that I’m already scheduled to have him replace my right knee in January 2027!

I also chose the EXCEL Recovery Program and spent the first night after surgery at the Omni Hotel. It was wonderful! Having that extra care and support in such a comfortable setting made the first night after surgery so much easier. I am very thankful for Dr. Nessler and everyone who helped me through the process. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone considering a knee replacement.

My right knee was turning inward after an injury from a fall many years ago. My leg looked like a side way V and my knee felt unstable. It felt like it would give out at any time, especially walking downstairs. Dr. Kelly was referred to me by a friend and previous patient. He gave me a total knee replacement one year ago. Now, my leg is straight, and my knee is very strong and stable. I am very grateful for Dr. Kelly’s knowledge, expertise, great bedside manner, and friendly personality. I have recommended him to everyone who asks about my recovery. If you are considering a knee replacement, go to Dr. Edward Kelly at Twin Cities Orthopedics. He is the best!

It has been three months after my total knee replacement. I could not be more pleased with my results thanks to my TCO surgeon, Dr. Owen O’Neill, and his caring staff. Dr. O’Neill had a clear care plan that helped reduce my anxiety about what to expect and how to prepare. I highly recommend him to anyone considering a total knee replacement. I have terrific flexion, weight bearing, and stability that I haven’t had in my knee for years. Farewell to my old knee brace! A big thank you to Dr. O’Neill and his team!

Dr. Maria Ryan thoroughly explained to me my options for my knees and my shoulder, including acid injections and PRP injections. She is very knowledgeable, considerate, and compassionate. I have been living a better life thanks to her!

In July of 2016, I completely tore my hamstring off the bone while water skiing. By the time I had surgery, about four and a half months had passed since the injury. Dr. Larson performed the surgery to reattach my hamstring using an allograft. As someone who has always loved running, there were a lot of questions and uncertainty at the time about what my recovery would look like and whether I would ever be able to return to running at the level I wanted. Fast forward nearly a decade, and I’m incredibly grateful for how far I’ve come. Last year, I completed my first marathon. This year, I completed another marathon in 3:32:29! Crossing that finish line meant a lot more to me than just the time on the clock.

Considering where I started, with a complete hamstring avulsion, a delayed repair, and so much uncertainty about what I would be able to do again; it’s pretty incredible to look back and see where I am today. I wanted to thank Dr. Larson for the incredible job he did with my surgery, and for the care him and his team provided throughout that process. Running has continued to be an important part of my life, and I truly don’t believe I would be where I am today without the work he did nearly ten years ago.

I am back on my gravel and mountain bikes again! I am now riding the distances I would go before any of my issues started, which exceeded where I expected to be last December. The MRIs of both knees showed meniscal tearing and cartilage loss. At the time, I had no idea whether racing was still on the table. Twin Cities Orthopedics put me on a non-surgical path with Jill Monson, and that turned out to be the right call.

Jill understood my goals and clearly explained the mechanics of how to rehabilitate my knee. She pinpointed the range of motion where my cartilage loss was causing pain, then built a program that loaded everything around it. She adjusted whenever an exercise provoked symptom. Eight months of that work got me back to riding and racing without pain. If you’re an athlete trying to stay active on a knee that isn’t cooperating, ask for Jill.

In 2008, while golfing, I fell to the ground after taking a swing. I had put a hole in my kneecap, and Dr. Hartman installed a titanium plug. Now, in 2026, I am 72 years old. I am still golfing pain-free and enjoying retirement in Arizona. A big thank you to Dr. Hartman and his team.