Patient Testimonials

Dr. Edward Kelly performed Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement on both of my shoulders. My arthritis and torn rotator cuff attachments limited my ability to do many things before. I now have increased range of motion in both shoulders – motion I have not had in over twenty years. Until I experienced “no pain” in my shoulders after surgery, I didn’t realize how much pain I was in every day.

The whole process, from my first visit through recovery, Dr. Kelly and his staff were there caring for me in a friendly and professional manner. The preparation for surgery, the facility, and everyone involved in my surgeries, were beyond my expectations. I highly recommend Dr. Kelly and his staff! Don’t wait, get it done sooner than later! Having use of my arms makes me feel that I am back in control and can now look forward to more years doing what I want to do. Thank you, Dr. Kelly, and Staff!

I had a hip replacement with Dr. Carlson in January. Everything went excellent and I had minimal pain after the surgery. I had good communication with the doctor through the entire process.

As a nurse, I have seen many doctors. Dr. Lewis is the best! He is a wonderful guy, has great bedside manner, and is a master at what he does. My knee replacement was great, with no problems at all. He has taken care of my whole family over the years. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Lewis if you are looking for perfection.

My first experience with Dr. Ockuly was five years ago when I needed a hip replacement. He took time to explain the x-rays and promised me he would do his best to fix my hip. It was a very successful surgery. Four weeks later, I had finished PT and could walk without any assistance. Next came a completely torn shoulder that could not be fixed except for a total reverse shoulder replacement. At first, Dr. Ockuly wanted me to try PT. Eighteen weeks later, Dr. Ockuly told me I was doing better than what surgery would do. Now I’m facing replacement of both knees but not before having a few years of alternative therapies.

I highly recommend Dr. Ockuly to anyone needing surgery. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. He takes time to explain the situation and what plans are available for treatment. His entire team is caring, competent, and really treats you like family. His PA, Annie Merrill, is an invaluable member of his team before, during, and after surgery.

I have been to Twin Cities Orthopedics a couple of times for different pain issues. They have always been very professional, kind, and gave me different options for dealing with my ailments. They spent the time to explain my options and really listened to me. I would never go anywhere else. I totally trust Dr. Ockuly and his PA. Thank you so much!

After months of trying to maintain the pain from arthritis I was forced to have my hip replaced. I am a single dad and I was a little scared, but Dr. Wetter and his care team have made this one of the easiest surgeries I have ever had. I am very grateful!

Dr. Paul Cammack changed my life in under 30 minutes with a toe surgery I waited over a year for. When I was 7 months pregnant, part of the refrigerator fell on top of my bare foot and crushed my little toes. I went to TCO’s urgent care and had an X-ray done. I was in a post-op shoe the remainder of my pregnancy. This injury was already bad enough being that pregnant with a 2-year-old, but it got worse. Once I had the baby and the shoe came off, I felt a terrible pain in my big right toe joint. I saw Dr. Cammack, and he recommended we do an MRI. After the MRI, he said the cartilage was detached from the bone and that was causing me the extreme pain I was feeling. The only way to fix it was surgery.

I booked the surgery but unfortunately it got denied by my health insurance. Dr. Cammack did a peer-to-peer review, that got denied. He did a first appeal that got denied due to “not medically necessary” and “not enough literature”. This injury was ruining my life. I was in constant pain; I was limited in everything I could do, and I was only 33 years old. I could not bend to put my newborn in his car seat as the pain was excruciating. We pursued a second appeal and that got denied. I pursued second opinions, even Dr. Traynor of TCO agreed the surgery was the best option. I tried physical therapy and that didn’t help. I did acupuncture for chronic pain and that helped mentally, but it didn’t help with the pain of the foot itself. I had a trip to Spain and Dr. Cammack gave me a cortisone shot which helped for six weeks. I felt like I was running out of options. For approximately $18-$21k I could have paid for this surgery with cash, but that’s a lot. I researched the option of even going to another country. Finally, I switched insurance companies.

Come February of 2025, my new health insurance provider approved my surgery without any problems. The surgery was finally scheduled and performed on 2/24/25! I have been pain free ever since. I am so grateful to Dr. Cammack and his team for being persistent and advocating for me. They truly did not give up on me and now I am finally able to be a mom to my two boys without the limitations I had before! My whole life feels full of possibilities now and it’s because Dr. Cammack did this surgery. Now I am in physical therapy at TCO, and it is helping with the healing too.

The diagnosis of severe degenerative arthritis in my hips came as a shock even though I had begun to limp and limit activities previously. Dr. Arthur reassured me that bilateral hip replacement surgery would remarkably improve my life. Truer words could not have been said!

Thanks to Dr. Arthur and his professional team, I recently had two very successful surgeries, a couple months apart, with smooth and rapid recoveries. Their excellent care and expertise have allowed me to return to the golf course, tennis, and pickleball courts. Most importantly, it helped me get back in action for my family, especially our young grandchildren.

Dr. Randall and his team performed a TKR on my right knee. My experience with everyone involved was exceptional! One month later, I am pain free and enjoying a quality of life that I never expected to regain. Libby was easy to reach and very informative with any follow up questions I had. The rehab team was excellent, and they truly made a difference in my recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Lewis for total knee replacement.

I feel 20 years younger, and I can easily move around again. I was playing tennis two days after the surgery, and I felt great. I cannot say enough about how much better my quality of life is now!