Patient Testimonials

Had scope surgery 1^st but didn’t help much, then the knee replacement surgery by Dr. O’Keefe went well and the knee feels much better now.

Close to two years ago Dr. Heikes performed knee surgery due to knee cartilage damage from a hard impact on my knee.

I was able to begin running and racing one mile to 10 mile races less than a year following the surgery. Dr. Heikes has a gift of listening and explaining in layman’s terms for a clearer understanding of discussions. Good job Dr. Heikes!

Can’t recommend Brooke Deshler more highly. She explained why each thing she asked me to do was necessary and how it benefited my recovery. She held me responsible with kindness and was very knowledgeable in her treatment. Excellent PT!

I saw Dr. Matthew Butterfield who was highly recommended by my cousin, a Vascular Surgeon who only recommends the VERY BEST. I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Butterfield. He was professional, caring, and willing to listen. He was so great that he knew exactly what my MRI would most likely say before I even had it done. He was spot on with his diagnosis. He gave me the time I needed away from work to heal as he and I together felt was necessary. I will recommend him to anyone who needs a referral to a great physician. Thank you Dr. Butterfield! I will only see him if I need any future orthopedic needs!!

I retired earlier this year and was looking forward to catching up on many activities and experiences that I didn’t have time for in the past. But frequent issues with my knees posed a significant problem. I had total knee replacement done by Dr. Kelly on both knees (6 weeks apart) and after recovery I’m excited to say that my knee pain is gone and I have total confidence in my knees once again. I spent a week on vacation in December (10 months after my first knee replacement) and walked nearly 70 pain-free miles in 7 days. I’ve returned to my car building hobby, and am doing all the things around my home that had become difficult. I am still seeing improvement in both knees and am excited about that. I am convinced that all the dreams I had for my retirement are once again within reach.

I am really happy with both my knee replacements. The first one in July 2018 and the second in October 2018. One night stay in Fairview Southdale Hospital, and home for recovery. Started physical therapy 4 days later at TCO Edina. Terrific therapists. Everyone were exceptionally friendly and helpful. I totally recommend TCO, Dr. Owen O’Neill and Jessie Donovan.

I am a three-sport athlete and two-sport captain at Farmington High School. I was playing club soccer last June when I tore my ACL. It was a devastating injury for me, as I was transitioning into my senior soccer season. I knew I wouldn’t be able to make it back in time to play soccer. My challenge was learning how to be a captain and a leader, while on the sidelines. A couple days after I tore my ACL, my mindset changed from devastated to determined. I was determined to make it back for the end of my season. I was determined to still make an impact as captain in hockey and soccer, and I was determined to inspire others through my recovery.

I quickly learned that leadership was not about ability on the field or rink, it was about how I was able to support my team through adversity and victory. I became the biggest cheerleader and the biggest supporter of my teammates. I was at every practice and every game. And while I could not lead by my ability in my sports, I realized that I could inspire others by how hard I was willing to work to recover. Day in and day out I was at the HAUS recovering with Mike. If I wasn’t at practice with the team, I was at the gym recovering my quad strength. I returned to full contact hockey 7 months after my injury on our “senior night”. Our hockey team then went right into playoffs, where I helped lead our team to the state tournament. I was extremely blessed to then be awarded with the Herb Brooks Award, which is a character award after one of the greates hockey figures ever that came from MN. One girl and one guy wins this award once a year.

Honestly I most likely would not have one this award if it I did not go through what I went through. Getting injured and having to sit on the sidelines taught me more than flying through my senior season ever would have. In more ways than one, I’m grateful for what I went through and everyone that helped me through it.

Back in August I fully ruptured my patellar tendon playing volleyball. I started working with Tegan Nelson shortly after having surgery to repair it. Tegan was wonderful, working with me to bend my knee and staying supportive throughout the entire process. This includes a 2nd surgery to deal with scar tissue that was holding back my rehab. She not only helped me bend my knee, she played a crucial role in my mental health helping me stay positive so I would continue to work hard.

Thank you so much for all you help during this journey!

Andy

Dr. Michael Nemanich is a perfect example of how excellent pre-op teaching, operative procedure and post-op care all go together. I had absolutely no problems with my knee replacement at any stage of care. I never had any pain and rehab was excellent because I didn’t have pain to contend with. I salute you Dr. Nemanich and thank you with my whole heart.

Being only 53, I assumed I should wait out the pain in my knee, until I ‘was older’. Dr. Chris Meyer asked me an important question, ‘immobile now, or worry about being immobile at 83?’. I signed up for the surgery as soon as we could work out the details! The care has been top notch, the recommendations were spot on and follow up was fantastic!! Now at 5 months out, instead of rating my pain with every step, I have an occasional sense of fullness in my knee. It’s still healing for a year, but best move ever! Thank you all, TCO!