Patient Testimonials

I saw Dr. Tanner regarding my ankle. I had advanced bone on bone arthritis and two torn ligaments. He was very thorough when regarding what my options were as well the outcomes for each option. I choose a full ankle replacement. He agreed that would be my best option considering my age as well as the degree of damage to my ankle. Both the surgery and recovery have been very good. Follow up appointments with Dr. Tanner are very thorough and thoughtful as well. I would highly recommend him for a surgical procedure.

I saw Dr. Traynor for an ongoing infection from a previous left total ankle replacement. He was amazing! We talked about three different options that I could try. I chose to have my implant removed and receive IV antibiotics so I could then get a new ankle implant put in six weeks later. Throughout this entire process Dr. Traynor was caring, took time to listen to me, and gave me all my options upfront. I received the BEST surgical care from him and his team to treat my issue. Thanks to Dr. Traynor, I will be able to have full use of my ankle and get back to being able to move again without pain.

I don’t think there’s anything too complicated for Dr. Marcus Mittelsteadt to handle in the realm of ankle replacements. He is certainly a guy you can trust with your care. I am three months into recovery, and I can climb ladders to hang Christmas lights!

Two years ago, Dr. Cammack and his team replaced my right ankle. Prior to the replacement, I had chronic arthritis, pain, and flexibility issues. Now, I can participate in physical sporting activities that I have not been able to partake in for years. I can now alpine ski, play pickleball, and hike without pain. I have no regrets about my new ankle and I recommend Dr. Cammack to everyone I know that needs ankle care or a replacement.

Dr. Mittelsteadt performed my ankle replacement surgery three months ago and it feels great. I am now setting up an appointment to have him do a knee replacement as well. The procedure went just as Dr. Mittelsteadt and his Team explained. The staff is very helpful in setting up all my appointments concerning my procedure.

Dr. Marcus Mittelsteadt was superb. He took time to answer all of my questions, and explained the procedure and recovery quite well. He and his staff were always available for questions and assistance, corrected any issues that arose, and returned phone calls in a timely manner.

I had an ankle replacement in December 2024 by Dr. Mittelsteadt. I have a whole new life, thanks to Dr Mittelsteadt and staff. Thank you so much for being such a caring doctor.

I rolled my ankle many times in high school and college. From then on, I could sprain my ankle just by looking at it. By the time I hit 49, I could barely walk. It felt like I had a cheese grater on my foot constantly. Dr. Troy Vargas recommended surgery to figure out what was going on because he really couldn’t see anything on the X-rays or MRIs. Once he got into my ankle, it was apparent why he couldn’t see what was wrong with the tendons, because there weren’t any. They were so damaged they had disintegrated. He proceeded to repair my ankle and replace the non-existent tendons. Several years later, I still have not had a follow-up injury to that ankle, which is a miracle because I am less than graceful! Thank you, Dr. Vargas.

I had ankle replacement surgery with Dr. William Engasser back in February, and I couldn’t be happier! I broke my ankle 20+ years ago and over time, my joint had deteriorated to total bone-on-bone. I had severe pain anytime I stood, much less walked. That pain is now gone, and I am slowly getting back to the many activities I was forced to give up. Most importantly, I was able to dance at my son’s wedding two weeks ago! Dr. Engasser always took the time to answer my questions and address my fears. I never felt rushed during appointments. His enthusiasm gave me the confidence to go through with this procedure, and he never made a promise that he didn’t keep. I highly recommend Dr. Engasser and his team.

I 100% recommend TCO and Dr. Engasser! He did an ankle replacement on my 83 year old mom. The whole experience was amazing! The compassion, patience, and knowledge that he provided was exceptional. We can’t say enough positive things about the whole experience – from the first appointment through surgery and the follow up appointments. I want to thank Dr. Engasser and his entire team for helping my mom through it all. You gave my mom her mobility back and without pain.