Patient Testimonials

My favorite way to exercise is walking around Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun. When it became too painful to do that, I knew I needed help. I had my first hip replacement in August 2013, at the age of 56, by Dr. Owen O’Neill. It was done in the hospital and involved a short hospital stay. My recovery went well and the results were fantastic. Within a month I was back to enjoying all the things people take for granted until they can no longer do them; like going for long walks and being pain free.

By the beginning of 2017 it became clear that I would need the other hip replaced. Dr. O’Neill explained a new program, started after my first procedure, called EXCEL. It involved having the surgery done at the same day surgery center with an overnight stay at an assisted living facility. I felt a little nervous about not recovering in the hospital.

The way things went, my worries were unfounded. I had my second hip replacement done in March 2017 . My experience with the EXCEL program was that the recovery was faster and easier than my first surgery. The accommodations for the overnight stay were top-notch. I had my own private room and one-on-one nursing care.I was walking the halls and having physical therapy within a few hours of having the surgery. My pain was well controlled, I got a comfortable nights’ sleep and was able to go home by noon the next day. Once home, I was surprised at how quickly and uneventful my recovery was. 4 weeks after my procedure my husband and I went to Minnehaha Falls. I was able to walk down and back up 110 steps without difficulty!

I would highly recommend the EXCEL program and Dr. Owen O’Neill. I feel I’ve been given a second chance to enjoy my life, and am very grateful to TCO for all they have done for me.

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.

I received reverse total shoulder replacements on both of my shoulders. Dr. Norberg did a wonderful job with both surgeries. Within two weeks after each surgery, I was pain free and was on my way to regaining full movement of my arms/shoulders. I am now able to use 95% of my shoulder movement and have been unable to do that for as long as I can remember. Dr. Norberg is very personable, helpful and as his nurses would say; a ROCKSTAR! Thank you so much for everything that you have done to help me gain my life back and have the ability to live pain free.

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!