Patient Testimonials

See my big smile? Due to the efforts of Dr. Timonthy Panek, and his Twin Cities Orthopedics team, I reached my last goal in my hip rehabilitation: returning for my twenty third year to hike in the Swiss Alps near the town of Grindelwald, Switzerland. My successful recovery came through hard work, setting reachable goals and persistence on my part. Both pre and post-surgery, I set goals, and as I successfully completed one or two easier ones, I added more. I always kept my main goal in mind, returning to the Alps to see for myself once again the pristine Lake Balcupsee surrounded by the majestic Alps just above Grindelwald. It was totally worth the year spent in my rehab effort.

Thanks to TCO for your guidance and patience in helping accomplish this journey.

This is the 3rd total knee replacement revision in 10 years.  The first two revisions were done by other physicians. Dr. Arntson performed the third revision and it is the best one yet. Dr. Arntson and his team were awesome. They seemed to care about me and this surgery more than any surgeries I had previously. I just want to thank Dr. Arntson for doing a great job and making me feel special.

Thanks to Dr. Norberg for an excellent experience with my rotator cuff surgery and follow-up.
After 9 months I am within 5% of full use of my arm. The entire experience went very well, including follow-up visits and therapy.
I would highly recommend this surgery and this surgeon for anyone contemplating rotator cuff surgery.

Dr. Arntson performed a left anterior hip replacement on me.  His professional pre surgery advice and recommendation  left me with no questions. The surgery was completed with no complications. Dr. Arntson called me at home twice to check on my healing process.  I am now pain free and live with no restrictions as the result of the surgery.

Dr. Fischer has been my doctor for the last eight years. When I first came to him my right hand and arm were crushed and badly burned by CO2. Dr. Fischer is a very thorough doctor. I now have full function of my hand. While it may not be the strongest, I still have my hand. Thank you Dr. Fischer for doing your best so I have the use of my right hand and arm.

I am so grateful for Dr. O’Keefe and his staff. I had injections in my knees that helped immensely! I appreciate the time he takes to explain the options available. I am hopeful that the injections will be all I need, however, if I need further interventions, he is the one I will return to! The front desk staff, X-ray techs and his assistant are very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Hats OFF to Dr. O’Keefe and his entire team!!

I am the Health Care Agent for my stepmother, Dorothy, who fell in her assisted living apartment fracturing her right hip.  Despite being in her 80s, this was her first fracture ever.  Dr. Szalapski provided her trauma care and performed surgery to do a partial hip replacement.  Dr. Szalapski made Dorothy and our whole family feel comfortable and confident of the outcomes.  A hip fracture in an elderly health-compromised individual can be serious, leading to other serious consequences.  Dorothy made a full recovery, exclaiming that her hip felt better than ever!  In addition to his clearly capable management of the medical and surgical elements, Dr. Szalapski’s demeanor and patient presence is excellent.  Thanks, Doc, for your support.

When I was in need of an orthopedic surgeon a friend suggested Dr. Erik Peterson. Since then I have had Total Knee Replacement surgery on both knees, one in January of 2016 and the other in January of 2017, and am extremely happy with the results.  From my first appointment to my last follow up I have been impressed with Dr. Peterson.    He made me feel very comfortable, explained things thoroughly and, from the results of my surgeries, is a highly skilled surgeon. My recoveries went extremely well and I know Dr. Peterson’s surgery skills gave me a head start.   Dr. Peterson, his staff at Twin Cities Orthopedics and the staff at Fairview Lakes Hospital were all excellent.  After 10 plus years of pain, I am looking forward to a summer of bike rides, walks, gardening and all the fun things summer brings.  I recommend Dr. Erik Peterson to anyone who needs a great surgeon and have given his contact information to several people suffering like I had.  Thank you, Dr. Peterson for your skilled and exemplary care.

As a very active competitive water skier breaking my ankle was not good news.  Dr. Holthusen not only gave me very detailed information about my injury but he also took the time to make sure I understood the consequences of several options I had in terms of repair and treatment.   In the end the surgical repair was top notch and the follow up care and direction was most helpful.  I am back skiing with absolutely no loss of movement or strength.  I would highly recommend Dr. Holthusen for any injury dealing with your lower extremities.  He is thoughtful, thorough, and highly skilled.

Dr. Sanders changed my life, and I couldn’t ask for better care than he provided. Dr. Sanders is a wonderfully skilled surgeon, and most importantly, a compassionate individual who worked hard to help me overcome my fears. I never thought I would say this, but if needed, I will have the surgery again on my other arthritic knee.