Patient Testimonials

I had endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery done with Dr. Dwivedi and overall, I am very pleased. My recovery is going well, and I am getting better each day. Dr. Dwivedi is great and very on top of things! He is an amazing doctor and a good person. I will likely use him again in the future and would absolutely recommend him to anyone!

Dr. Hartigan did my hip replacement in February 2026. It was done at the Chaska surgery location which was a wonderful facility. Dr. Hartigan is an excellent surgeon, explains things well, answered all my questions, and on top of that, has a very personable bedside manner. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a hip replacement.

I am 62 years old and have been dealing with knee pain for many years. I tore my ACL 38 years ago, and had three torn meniscus tears, bone on bone arthritis, and floating bone fragments in my left knee. I never had any surgeries to fix these issues in the past. After the last meniscus tears, and an MRI, I went in to see Dr. Saterbak. She was recommended to me from a few different people that I play Senior Softball with. When she reviewed my MRI, she told me, “Let’s not try to fix this one, let’s just give you a new knee”. Our first visit was great, as she shared what she was seeing and what the procedure would be like. I had all the confidence in the world in her. All the pre-surgery information was incredible! This included a 60-page document that covered pre-surgery, during surgery, and post-surgery information and recommendations. It was fantastic!

She recommended using the EXCEL program. What a great suggestion that was! Everything is all included in one program from pre-surgery, post-surgery, and physical therapy. The stay at the Omni Hotel was top notch! Better than any hospital stay could possibly be for recovery. The staff was fantastic. The accommodations were beautiful. Everything was just as I needed it to be.

Now let’s talk about how the procedure went and how my recovery has gone. The procedure was great, with little to no pain in my knee from day one. There was a lot of swelling and bruising as that was to be expected, but I think most of that came from the tourniquet used in the procedure. I already had a measured 90° bend and 0° straightness during the first night at the Omni with the TCO staff. I did a lot of walking that night too and everything felt great. I used a walker only that first night and then moved to a cane which only lasted for another couple days. The PT at TCO Vadnais Heights has gone great. Every trip to see them has had improved results and my expectations have been exceeded throughout the entire process. I am now at five weeks post-surgery, my PT is nearly done. My last measurement was 127° Bend and -3° and straightness.

Everything has gone better than I could have ever expected! Why did I wait so long to see someone? I would highly recommend Dr. Saterbak and her team if anyone is considering or needing a knee replacement. On a scale of one to ten, I would have to give them an eleven or higher. Thank you to TCO and Dr. Saterbak’s team for providing such outstanding medical service and care. This was as good of an experience as I could get!

I had my broken finger repaired with Dr. Dwivedi and I was very pleased with my overall experience. I found Dr. Dwivedi to be very nice, knowledgeable, and kind. My recovery and healing are going very well. I would highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi.

I had trigger finger surgery done with Dr. Dwivedi and I am so glad I did. My recovery is going very well, and I am getting better each day. I have full motion in my finger now. The thing I liked most about Dr. Dwivedi was how informative he was. He explained how things would happen step by step and that was exactly what happened. It was very nice to know what to expect going into surgery and recovery. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Dwivedi!

I am two weeks post-surgery, and I can use my hand without any issues. I don’t think I’ll even have a scar.

Due to a car accident, I had to have knee replacements done on both knees. These were done with another healthcare provider outside of Twin Cities Orthopedics. The first was March 2023 and the second was November 2023. Six months after the November surgery, there was an issue and the replacement had to be redone. During this time Dr. Bircher kept me informed of what the procedure entailed and what the recovery time would be. He would always keep me informed and updated on any issues I had. My recovery has been complete and my knees feel great! I appreciate how Dr. Bircher took the time to explain everything that was going on and was always available to take calls and answer my questions. I would recommend Dr. Bircher to anyone with knee or hip issues.

I went to Twin Cities Orthopedics after I injured my left hip in January 2025 while doing a trick in dance. I was diagnosed with a labral tear and impingement. This made dancing difficult and caused pain. Dance is a huge part of my life, so I wanted to be able to finish the season with as little pain as possible. After meeting with Dr. Moser and Dr. Larson, they recommended that I start physical therapy. During this time, I worked with Hanwen Wong. She helped immensely, and I was able to keep dancing through June. Unfortunately, I then developed the same pain in my right hip. After imaging, they found an even larger labral tear and impingement. Physical therapy was a start to my recovery, however with issues in both hips, the doctor’s recommended surgery. I didn’t want to miss any more competition seasons of dance, so Dr. Larson performed the surgery on each hip six weeks apart. My care team was great throughout this entire process. They were very supportive and fully explained what the process would be like, especially with the surgeries being so close together.

Hanwen was very helpful! Emotionally, she made the whole process feel less overwhelming. She was encouraging and motivating me every step of the way, while also being easy to talk to and someone I could connect with. Physically, she made a great recovery plan that was personalized to me as a dancer and structured my progress safely. I appreciated working with Hanwen because she was a dancer herself and worked with many other dancers. She knows all the terminology, moves, and ways to gradually advance within the six-month recovery process. Initially, we worked on gaining muscle back and doing basic movements to help with my daily life. Then, we worked on strength, mobility, and balance. She also used hands-on massage techniques and dry needling, which helped manage my pain.

In the last months of my recovery, we were highly focused on getting back to dance. I would work on jumps, kicks, and splits, regaining most of my flexibility back. We would follow ballet programs and work on the barre to get me back to technique classes. Lastly, she would run through specific dances I had with me, focusing on movements that caused pain. This gave me different techniques to try and ways to adjust so I could limit the discomfort. Hanwen was very understanding and supportive, but I especially appreciated her ability to give me a gentle push to try new things in order to develop further in my rehab.

This experience has enhanced my day-to-day life because I am now able to dance without constant pain. I am more aware and intentional with my movements. I now know when I need to take it easy and when I can push myself. Throughout my recovery, I have gained strength and improved my technique. Thanks to TCO, I am able to do the activity I love with confidence and at my full potential.

Christine and Gaby were incredibly helpful—truly outstanding at what they do. In fact, every staff member at TVO is top-notch and dedicated to providing excellent care. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my care!

Everyone on Dr. Hartigan’s staff has been kind, helpful, and informative. I was very comfortable and confident under Dr. Hartigan’s care. My recovery after my hip replacement in November went very well. My leg length discrepancy was resolved, and I just returned from a trip to the Netherlands where I put 70 miles on my pedometer. So thankful I had this done or that wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you so much to Dr. Hartigan and his team.