Patient Testimonials

Dr. Mittelsteadt performed my ankle replacement surgery three months ago and it feels great. I am now setting up an appointment to have him do a knee replacement as well. The procedure went just as Dr. Mittelsteadt and his Team explained. The staff is very helpful in setting up all my appointments concerning my procedure.

Dr. Arntson is the best! He was highly recommended to me for a knee replacement revision. I had been in pain and discomfort for several years and he repaired my knee replacement. I am so grateful to have had him as my surgeon. You can easily tell he really cares about his patients. I feel that I received the very best professional care available by Dr. Arntson and his team at TCO.

Dr. Bircher was great! He was professional, personable, and knowledgeable. I was anxious about my knee replacement, but he answered all my questions and concerns. He also took the time to make sure I understood everything. I need to get my other knee replaced in the future, and will definitely be going back to Dr. Bircher. I highly recommend him!

Dr. Bircher and his Team were awesome, and I highly recommend them for your knee replacement surgery. They were very helpful and addressed all concerns I had. This was the second knee replacement I had, and both times everything went very well. I recommend Twin City Orthopedics to everyone.

Dr. Bircher did one of my knee replacements in December 2024. He did a fantastic job! Nobody could believe how easy it was for me in my recovery journey. Even my physical therapist could not believe it and cut my therapy short because of how well I did. In March 2025, he operated on my other knee. Same outcome. I would highly recommend anyone to having Dr. Bircher do their knee surgery. Besides what a great surgeon he is, he is also very kind and caring. He calls you back if you have any questions. I really appreciated all he did for me!

My knee first surgery and recovery went very well with Dr. Michael R. Johnson. I was not nervous about my second surgery with him. I am back doing agility with my dog. I have recommended Dr. Johnson to many people who are nervous about having total knee replacement.

From my first visit to my latest, Dr. Bircher and his Team have been nothing short of outstanding! I am very pleased with the procedure, physical therapy, and overall progress. Now, I am on my third month post-surgery and on track to meeting all my personal goals. I highly recommend Dr. Bircher to anyone looking into having a total knee replacement. Just remember if you want positive results, you need to work hard and always look towards the bigger picture. You won’t always like it, but it is important to remember why you decided to proceed with your procedure. The pain and discomfort (at times) is part of the healing.

I’m sad that Dr. Nemanich is retiring. I guess that means that my right knee can never go bad!

Rarely do I walk without thinking about how grateful I am for my new hip and knee which are pain free! Although my left knee replacement was more painful than the other surgeries I have had in my life, it was well worth it. I have zero pain in my knee or hip, and they feel like my own. I can bend, stretch, and walk several miles without any pain. I am incredibly thankful. Dr. Nemanich is the best!

I recently had knee replacement surgery with Dr. Lewis. He took the time to patiently answer all my questions, and the surgery itself went without a hitch. I am now 10 weeks out from surgery and I’m very pleased with the results. I would highly recommend him to others who need knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Ockuly performed two total knee replacements for me, one in 2021 and the other in 2024. The results of both surgeries are excellent. Prior to surgery, he took the time to explain in detail what I could expect. It is a painful surgery, and he was straightforward about that. By the time I got to surgery, I was comfortable with what would take place. The morning of the surgery, he made sure all my questions were answered. After the first surgery, I had a high level of pain and nausea. Those things were considered for the second surgery, and a different approach was taken which made post-surgery less painful with no nausea.

While part of the success of my surgeries is through my compliance to directions from him and the physical therapy team, I feel a big part of my results is due to his skills. Dr. Ockuly cares about his patients, not just the knees. He is personable, and open to any questions without making you feel the question was dumb. I highly recommend him if you need a total knee replacement. I will not hesitate to see him again if I have other issues.