Patient Testimonials

I met Dr. O’Neill for the first time in 2014 when my right hip needed surgery. I have always been active as a mother of 6 kids, full-time RN and part-time aerobic fitness instructor. Never imagined the first time surgery was completed and 100% successful that I would in two years time also need the left hip repaired as well. I went back to Dr. O’Neill the second time because of the trust, professionalism and care I knew I would receive. His entire surgical staff does an amazing job; both recoveries have been nothing short of and all of everything I expected in the recovery, post-op healing process. I was back to work in about a weeks time at my nursing job and back to teaching my fitness classes in 8 weeks following surgery. I can sleep again at night and not wake up in pain. Now, I am back to enjoying life with my kids, grandkids, other family members, friends and neighbors. Thank you Dr. O’Neill and your entire surgical team!

Dr. O’Neill performed an anterior total hip replacement on me in March, and less than 3 months later I am playing volleyball and completely functioning with no pain! SO happy I had it done!! Dr. O’Neill’s professional and caring demeanor really put me at ease. He answered all of my questions, and everything went just as I had expected (no surprises). I am very thankful for my friend’s recommendation to see Dr. O’Neill. I have now also recommended him to another friend! …and so on, and so on…

Kenneth shows his progress four hours after anterior total hip replacement surgery from Dr. Zachary Arntson.  To view, click here.

I had 2 knees replace about 4 months apart and Dr.Peterson’s team gave me the best care ever down to every detail from filling out paperwork, what to expect, surgery, hospital care and follow up visits. Dr. Peterson’s team is simple the best. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thanks Dr. Peterson to you and your great team!

Dr. Johnson did a great job repairing my torn meniscus. I have had zero pain and even ran the Boston Marathon in April.

Dr. Owen O’Neill did my knee replacement surgery and i couldn’t be more pleased. I didn’t want to have it done, knew that I had to and imagined the worst I guess. Dr. O’Neill was very informative, along with his staff. The surgery went great, in the hospital for 2 days able to walk without a great deal of discomfort. Therapy went great was done after 6 appointments. My range of mobility is right on. I couldn’t be more pleased.

I am 70 and that surgery was 10 weeks ago. I would highly recommend Dr. O’Neill to all. For the first time in over a year I can sleep at night without pain.

Dr. Bakker and TCO team are a 15 on a scale of 1-10. Years of hand, arm, shoulder pain and hand atrophy – gone! with carpal tunnel release. I was very very impressed by Dr. Bakkers manner and expertise. He is a gift to humanity.

Dr. Arntson performed anterior total hip replacement on my left hip at the end of March. I was amazed at how well I felt when I was able to walk on it only several hours after surgery (with the aid of a walker). I went home the next day. The PT at home was “walk, walk, walk,” and that’s exactly what I did. In less than a week I was using a cane to help get around. I had no pain in that hip the entire time. At my two week checkup Dr. Arntson told me that I could move my leg in any direction I wished, including crossing my legs. Something I wasn’t expecting to be able to do for another month or two. I was amazed at how there were no restrictions after two weeks. Walking, stairs, stationary bike, etc. only limited to my tolerance for any activity. That made a difference in healing. My recovery time was so much less than I thought it would be.

Dr. Arntson is very kind and caring. I had other health issues of which he was very accommodating, making sure I would be as comfortable as possible. I appreciated that very much. Sometimes it’s the little things that help make the big things not seem so frightening. I had no fears going into surgery, I felt I was in great hands, and I was. He is a considerate and compassionate person. His concern is sincere. He listened to all of my questions and respectfully provided me with answers to each one. He has a great beside manner and a wonderful sense of humor.

Words can not express how much I appreciated such a kind, caring, compassionate, skilled and experienced surgeon. My experience was remarkable and the care I received exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Dr. Arntson.

Oh, the places I can go and the things I can do!

In September of 1990, I shattered my right ankle while seven months pregnant with my first son. Dr. McGarvey was the orthopedic surgeon on call at Fairview Ridges ER. He was very reassuring and confident that he could rebuild my ankle and I’d be good-to-go by my December 26th delivery date. Between my pregnancy and penicillin allergy, medication choices were slim and I would not be able to be completely put out. The anesthesiologist & anesthetist were so kind and attentive throughout the 3+ hour surgery. Dr. McGarvey basically rebuilt my ankle with a 5 or 6″ plate & screws on the right side and a pin on the left. My cast went from my toes to my knee and I could not put any weight on my ankle – not easy when 7-8 months pregnant and living in a two-story. It all would have made for a great reality show! The physical therapy center even had a pool going for my delivery date…and the sex of the baby. And, on Christmas night, Jack was born. Almost 27 pain-free years later, I am very thankful for the surgeon on call in Burnsville’s ER.

I was kicked by a horse on February 14th and ended up with a tibial plateau fracture. I could have opted to “fix” that or have a knee replacement, Dr Arntson was very informative about the pros and cons of my options and i scheduled a minimally invasive knee replacement with him on March 21st. I was insistent on the best care as I was determined to be back riding horse again for the spring, summer and fall season. I was not disappointed. The surgery and the therapy all went well. I drove myself to my first physical therapy session (this was a right knee replacement) one day short of four weeks after my surgery. This is not recommended but my ride to therapy fell through. I was able to quit the prescription pain medication less than 2 weeks after surgery and soon after that quit taking the Tylenol. The first week in May I was able to ride horse for the first time since getting kicked, I quit wearing the TED stockings and pretty much resumed my normal schedule with no residual pain and no limp whatsoever. I still have a long way to go to build my stamina/endurance back up again as I was pretty much non-weight bearing on my right leg between getting kicked and the surgery but i couldn’t be happier with my progress and my results. I have a shoulder that needs attention also and I already warned Dr.Arntson that I will be making an appointment with him once horse riding season in MN is coming to an end this year.