Patient Testimonials

 Dr. O’Neill performed a hip replacement on my right hip a little over 2 months ago. I am on the younger end of getting a hip replacement, so I was nervous as I did not have many others my age to talk to about the recovery etc. The surgery and my recovery went smoothly. I was up and moving immediately and was never in any pain. I am now able to walk up the stairs in my house as opposed to crawling up them. I no longer have lower back pain. I can walk my dog for miles and even play pickleball. I have also noticed a positive change in my mental health. I would highly recommend Dr. O’Neill and his staff if you need a hip replacement.

In November 2024, I fell while on vacation in Arizona.  The result was a broken left wrist and torn ligament.  I went to the emergency room for examinations and X-rays. They immobilized my arm and wrist and said I needed to see an orthopedic surgeon when I returned to Minnesota.

I had been to TCO a few years before for shoulder surgery and physical therapy.  Before I got home, I called TCO to get an appointment. They took my information and set me up for the day after I returned with Dr. Aundrea Rainville. She took X-rays and confirmed my injury. She wanted to schedule surgery ASAP since it had been a week since my injury. We scheduled pre-op for Monday and surgery for Tuesday. She explained my X-rays and what she would be doing in surgery. She is very genuine and made sure I understood everything.

The surgery went well, and she was very reassuring.  Follow-up visits, X-rays, and physical therapy went well. My physical therapist, Shannon, was wonderful. She too explained my treatment well.

My wrist is back to full use.  I would highly recommend Dr. Rainville to everyone. I appreciate the care I was given.

I had surgery with Dr. Dwivedi to transfer a tendon to my thumb after a tendon ruptured and I couldn’t move my thumb. I had a really great experience with Dr. Dwivedi and the healing went great. Dr. Dwivedi is an excellent surgeon who is caring and thorough during all his follow-up visits. He is a polite and courteous surgeon who cares about his patients. I had a great time with therapy after my surgery, and I also realized that the quality of a surgeon is most important for recovery. I would highly recommend TCO for any orthopedic issues.

I am 19 days post op and feeling much better than before surgery. I had a back laminectomy on L4-L5. I had numbing in my feet as well as pain in my legs and back before surgery. Now I have little pain in my back from the incision and no pain in my legs and a little numbing in toes. I did surgery because not being able to walk very far without pain was affecting my quality of life. To let you know, this is my first surgery, and I am 65 years old, so it was scary. Dr. Green is a very good listener of your problems and what you have going on medically. He even came back to the hospital the next morning to see how I was doing and to answer any questions I had. I am very pleased to have had Dr. Green do my surgery.

 Dr. Ridley is a phenomenal surgeon. This was my husband’s second robotic knee replacement surgery. Dr. Ridley was great at keeping us informed and answered all our questions, never making us feel rushed. His skills are amazing. My husband is pain free and says he wishes he’d done this 2 years ago. If you’re looking for a great surgeon, and robotic knee surgery, he is the one you want.

I am a 63-year-old male with a lifetime of playing the electric guitar. I started when I was 3 years old after I discovered a Christmas present that was hidden but not yet wrapped. It has been my life-long passion, and just to illustrate this fact, from mid-2023 to the end of 2024 I logged over 740 hours of practice time, actual fingers on the fret board. Yes, I actually log every hour of practice.

I started having difficulty with numbness in my fingers in 2024 and it progressively grew worse. I started waking up at night with an agonizing burning sensation in my hand, and then I started to lose the ability to perform. I started trending down in logged hours as I gradually lost my abilities little by little, as I experienced more and more discomfort and numbness. For someone this dedicated to my craft, I cannot tell you how devastating that was. I was losing my ability to even feel the strings.

When I made my appointment to meet Dr. Dwivedi, I must admit I was quite nervous. But I was soon impressed with the doctor and his staff as he really listened to my explanation of my symptoms and the fear of never recovering my former abilities.

It’s been two weeks today since my surgery, and I recovered so much of my tactile senses immediately, as it improves steadily as the days progress. I had NO PAIN after the surgery, none at all! In fact, I started playing guitar by the second day after my surgery!

I can only say that I am truly impressed, and I will not hesitate to see Dr. Dwivedi again, and much sooner if my other hand starts to give me trouble.
Thank you Dr. Dwivedi!

I came to TCO to seek help with sciatic nerve pain that I was not able to get addressed in a timely manner in my home area. The time between the first appointment consultation to the recommendation and execution of a cure was less than seven weeks. The result was obtained and allowed me to confidently move on with knee replacement that was also needed. The entire staff of experts I worked with at TCO are excellent and provided me with good information before and after the surgery that was required. I walked in that morning and out in the afternoon pain free. Again, this was all accomplished in a six-week window. Eight weeks sooner than I could even have been seen at our local orthopedic resources.
Thank you Dr. Wanderman and staff!

Dr. Carlson has given great attention to my left knee and entire left leg/hip issues. The speed and attention to provide a cure to my pain issues are world class. I came to TCO to find solutions and was not disappointed. The entire team of experts who I worked with moved me to the replacement surgery needed in a timely fashion and the Excel process gave me comfort on the steps I would be going through before and after surgery.
Thank you Dr. Carlson and staff!

 I had work done on both wrists at different times. My quality of life has improved immensely. TCO is the place to go.

I recently had carpal tunnel release surgery on my right hand performed by Dr. Shashank Dwivedi. I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the very first consultation, he was incredibly thorough, caring, and attentive. He took the time to explain everything in detail and made sure to answer every question I had, putting me completely at ease.

Dr. Dwivedi’s friendly and professional demeanor made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The surgery itself went exceptionally well, and the follow-up care was just as impressive. He continued to check in, ensuring my recovery was progressing as expected.

I highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi to anyone in need of carpal tunnel surgery or any other hand-related procedure. His expertise, compassion, and dedication to his patients truly set him apart!