Patient Testimonials

After my second breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, I required multiple surgeries and radiation. Following my treatment, I was unable to use my entire left arm or hand. I had zero grip strength and could not lift my arm.

After recovering from my radiation and surgeries, my pain level increased, and I saw zero improvement in mobility. Thankfully, Dr. Mark Migliori referred me to Renata Braudy with TCO’s Breast Health program.

I started physical therapy with Renata in 2023 and with her incredible breadth of knowledge around various manual manipulation techniques and targeted exercises, I began to see improvements almost immediately.

Rather than assuming my pain was stereotypical lymphedema from surgery and radiation (and possibly something I would have to just live with), she figured out the root cause started at my neck. Her discovery of this led to targeted therapy that provided me with both pain relief and increased mobility.

Renata’s compassion, empathy, and encouragement are unparalleled. In addition to helping me regain most of my physical abilities, I am forever grateful for the improvement in my emotional well-being. I can say without a doubt that Renata saved my life.”

Dr. Christopher Traynor, thank you so much for the excellent care. It was amazing to feel listened to and reassured in such a stressful situation.

Just six weeks after breaking my ankle, I took part in the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Competition and did great! No pain or issues at all.

We appreciate your expertise and bedside manner. We highly recommend your practice.

I cannot say enough about the amazing care Dr. Peter Sanders provided for our 5-year-old daughter after she broke both her ulna and radius in a fall from the monkey bars. From the moment we met him, he went above and beyond to make our little girl feel comfortable and reassured throughout the entire process. His expertise and careful attention to detail were evident in every step of her treatment plan. We are so grateful for his diligence and compassion, and I would highly recommend Dr. Sanders to anyone in need of a skilled and caring surgeon.

I recently had a preventative mastectomy due to being at high risk for breast cancer. After the surgery, my team recommended that I start physical therapy with Renata Braudy.

My situation was not the norm, so I was worried about how it would go. Immediately after meeting Renata, I knew I was in great hands. It was evident that she not only had a ton of knowledge but also a passion for taking care of women post-mastectomy.

What stood out to me was Renata’s ability to not only treat my symptoms but also explain the underlying causes, empowering me with knowledge about my body. She developed a plan that was specific to my goals and always valued my input. This personalized plan helped me regain strength and mobility, and I was able to get back into the gym and lift weights just as heavy (and even heavier!) than I was before surgery. I’m forever grateful for the role Renata played in my recovery.

I recently had my right knee replaced. I was hesitant, but after talking with Dr. Edward Szalapski, I made the decision.

I was walking without a walker after just one week, and continued exercising at home and at physical therapy.

Fourteen weeks later, I am walking without pain and can do everything I want. Dr. Szalapski is the best!

Dr. Shammash’s care coordinator, Christina, is compassionate, talented, and knowledgeable. My emails were answered promptly, and problems were quickly solved. More than once, she went out of her way to make my life easier. I’ve had a chronic illness for decades, and to have this exceptional care at this stage means everything. I highly recommend them both!

I just wanted Dr. Erik Peterson to know my knee is fantastic! I recently took first place in a pickleball tournament. I also competed in a basketball tournament in Copenhagen, Denmark, where my team took second place. Thanks for the new knee and for allowing me to be a gym rat!

Last year, I experienced excruciating pain in my right elbow. I saw five orthopedic doctors in five months with no results. I was finally referred to Dr. Adam Bakker at TCO in Eagan. Dr. Bakker ordered new X-rays (the first ones since seeing the first ortho doctor).
He thoroughly checked the X-rays and my elbow and found the exact spot for an injection. This injection has left me pain-free until recently, and I intend to see Dr. Bakker for another injection.

I could not have gone any further with the pain I was experiencing. Dr. Bakker’s injection was deeper than any of the other doctors, which I believe was the difference from the others, which felt more like a pin poke. Dr. Bakker kept searching my elbow until he found the perfect position for the injection. He listened to me and alleviated my pain almost immediately, totally different from the other physicians.

I believe he saved my life, as I could not continue in that much pain. I didn’t have a life. I couldn’t dress myself at all. My husband had to take time off work to help me do anything. The pain was sporadic. I never knew when I was going to be screaming from pain.

Thank you, Dr. Bakker, so very much for everything you did for me.

I have been going to Twin Cities Orthopedics for over 18 years. Dr. TJ Panek repaired both of my rotor cuffs in 2006, and my shoulders have been as good as new ever since.

In 2023, I had a total knee replacement done. It was a great success. My physical therapists, Scott and Katie at Vadnais Heights, were absolutely amazing. They were extremely caring and informational, and my knee is doing fantastic.
Dr. Nicholas Meyer has done some reconstructive hand surgery and other procedures for me. I’ve had great success with all of those.
I’ve also had a successful foot surgery with Dr. Troy Vargas.

Dr. Edward Szalapski did a wonderful job of putting me back together after my brief excursion into the sport of pickleball. I discovered that the concrete surface of the court was far harder than my bones. His emergency total hip replacement was 100% successful. Within just a few weeks, with diligent physical therapy, I was pain-free and once again blessed with 100% mobility. It’s as though the surgery never happened, and I simply have a brand-new hip that should be good for yet another 75 years!