Patient Testimonials

I feel very lucky to have had Dr. Bircher do both hip replacements two months apart. He and his team were personal, professional, and very skilled. Everything went as expected, and all bases were covered with no surprises. Five weeks after my second hip replacement, I was walking nine holes of golf with no pain and that says it all. Thank you again to Dr. Bircher and his team!

Dr. Bircher gave me my life back. My hip replacement surgery was so successful, I have to remind myself that I had it operated on. I am back to playing 4.0 tennis as if it never happened. Thank you to Dr. Bircher!

I had a total right hip replacement (anterior approach) a little over 9 weeks ago. From the time I reached my recovery room, I have experienced very little pain after my surgery. I only took the over-the-counter drugs prescribed to manage what discomfort I had. I used the NICE ice machine which was a game changer. It was easy to use and made icing simple. The difference in my mobility is night and day. I put off the surgery for 2 years and now I regret waiting this long. Dr. Arntson did a great job and I would recommend him to anyone. I am amazed at what this has done for me. It has given me the ability to be completely free to go about life again.

Dr. Bircher and his entire team are not only professional in their communication but are also very personable and friendly. The hip replacement recovery was quicker than I had imagined, and Dr. Bircher’s guidance during my recovery made it go smoothly.

I am so glad I went to Twin Cities Orthopedics and chose Dr. James Bircher as my surgeon. He really cares about his patients and makes you feel comfortable about the whole experience. I now feel that I have my life back. My right hip replacement went even better than I had hoped. I highly recommend him and his team.

My wife and I perused surgeons for a knee replacement she needed. We chose Dr. Bircher, and it was a great decision. After he and his outstanding team successfully completed her knee replacement, we chose him again for my hip replacement. Once again, Dr. Bircher and his team did a superb job on my hip. We would highly recommend Dr. Bircher and his team to anyone with utmost confidence.

My experience with Dr. Ridley was the best I could have asked for. When I found out I had torn my hip labrum, I was anxious. I didn’t know what the process would look like at all, especially because I am an avid runner and have may more marathons to run in my life. Thankfully, his expertise and skill quickly put me at ease. The surgery went perfectly, and I started recovering quickly.

About two months after my first procedure, I started having pain in my other hip. I messaged Dr. Ridley right away to find out if I should be seen. He was able to get me in quickly to find out if I had torn my other labrum, which I had. We got a surgery date on the calendar without delay, and the second surgery went even better than the first!

I am now 6 weeks into recovery from my second hip surgery and 19 weeks from the first. I could not be happier with my decision to be treated at TCO with Dr. Ridley. He is personable, caring, and an expert at what he does. He and his team answered all of my questions. They always made me feel comfortable and empowered during my journey. I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with a similar issue!

Dr. Bircher and the TCO staff were amazing. Dr. Bircher replaced my hip after my husband went through the same process two months earlier. I had my other hip replaced two years ago through my regular healthcare system. Both were successful but my recovery was much faster with TCO. I didn’t feel like I was just a “number” with Dr. Bircher.

My husband and I were each in the EXCEL program after our procedures. We stayed overnight in one of their surgery care suites and had physical therapy before being released the next morning. It was much easier to understand the recovery process during physical therapy sessions versus just being handed a booklet. Every employee in the EXCEL program was awesome.

Dr. Bircher was kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. You can tell he is invested in his patients and their success. My hip journey may be done but you cannot go wrong with Dr. Bircher at TCO!

Once again, I’m blown away from the superb treatment and outcome of the Twin Cities Orthopedics staff! My anterior approach hip replacement far exceeded my expectations. Dr. O’Neill was kind, thorough, and a “straight shooter.” Any questions or issues I had were dealt with promptly through his staff. The surgical facilities in TCO Chaska are top notch! I am of the age where my friends are also facing hip replacements. I was the only one of three with the anterior approach and had far less pain with a very fast recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Owen O’Neill! I’ve had three other total replacements with TCO and have always been impressed by the professionalism and expertise of the surgeons I’ve worked with!

I had my right hip replaced by Dr. O’Neill in Feb 2025. Everything went very smoothly from pre and post-op. Dr. O’Neill and his team were great. My recovery went as outlined and was ever easier than discussed. I am ready to get my left hip replaced by Dr O’Neill this fall. I recommend Dr. O’Neill, his team, and the anterior approach to hip replacement.