Patient Testimonials

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.

After 2 years of reduced mobility and limping, I knew it was time. I started watching YouTube videos and came upon the subvastus (Jiffy) technique for knee replacement procedures. I started searching for orthopedic surgeons and found Dr. Zachary Arntson who uses this technique. Together, we discussed the use of MAKO robotics and I decided that was the best route for me.

Everyone I came in contact with during this journey was very helpful achieve my goals. Dr. Arntson is a treasure! I wish there were more surgeons doing the Jiffy
procedure. Based on my experience, I would recommend strengthening your quads prior to surgery and using the NICE machine. Most importantly, make sure to move during recovery but don’t overdo it (my physical therapist had to tell me to scale it back during week one because I was so eager to move). A big thank you to Dr. Arntson and the amazing team at TCO!

I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Bircher from the bottom of my heart for performing my knee replacement surgery. This is the best team I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone was incredibly attentive, caring, and kind. A huge thank you to the entire team for helping me restore my knee and helping me get back on the road to recovery. Thank you so much!

In August 2025, I had a partial knee replacement on my right knee with Dr. Bircher.

Before surgery, the pain was becoming hard to manage, and my leg strength was rapidly diminishing. I finally decided it was time to do something about it and began researching knee replacement procedures. Dr. Bircher was recommended to me by a friend, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. We determined that my knee had been bone on bone for nearly 15 years.

The professionals at the surgery center were friendly and knowledgeable. I was on my feet almost immediately and ready to begin my rehabilitation. Within a matter of weeks, I could tell that my joint pain had subsided. Within a few months, my knee felt better than it had in years. Now, after one year, I’m running again without any pain, and my legs are stronger than they have been in over a decade. I am more than grateful to Dr. Bircher and his team for helping me get back to a pain free active lifestyle.