Patient Testimonials

I had a minimally invasive anterior approach hip replacement in September 2023. Prior to surgery, I wasn’t able to golf, garden or even walk average distances due to bone pain and the lack of range of motion. After surgery, I didn’t have any bone pain. I regained complete mobility and activity. At 2.5 weeks post-surgery, I no longer needed a walker or cane. I resumed my 2-3 miles walks. I followed Dr. O’Neill’s post-op recovery guidelines and got clearance to resume sport activities after my follow-up visit with him.

His staff was top notch. They were very accessible when I had questions and didn’t rush when assisting me. I highly recommend Dr. O’Neill and his staff should a hip replacement be needed.

I couldn’t be more satisfied. Dr. Carlson gave me exceptional care and made sure I was recovering well.

Dr. Schmiesing did fantastic work replacing my left hip. He was very friendly, kind, efficient, patient, and thorough. He informed me what to expect, answered all my questions, performed a great operation, and took the time and care for whatever my needs were for the follow up. I couldn’t have asked for better results. I thank him and his staff all very much for their professional care, compassion, and support.

Dr. Wetter was great. He is very knowledgeable and efficient. I had a quick recovery.

Two months after my hip replacement surgery, I am fully recovered and able to continue my normal activities. I am able to walk more than two miles with no restrictions. I have had no pain and needed no pain medication. I am 80 years old, so this is a testimonial to the skill of Dr. Wetter and his team. His manner was both professional and caring. I would recommend him highly.

Dr. Bircher worked with me for arthritis pain in my right leg. After some injections and waiting out the pain (while recovering from a different surgery) we were ready for hip replacement. Dr. Bircher encouraged me to stop smoking and I am now on 7 months of no smoking. Surgery went wonderfully. I woke up and as I was walking around, he was in my hallway to check on me. The pain was gone right away. He talked me through a lot of pain before surgery, but I’m so glad I did it.

My experience at TCO with Dr. Arntson is an A+. I came to TCO not able to walk. Dr. Arntson was able to diagnose the issue and provide professional care. I highly recommend Dr. Arntson. I’m 43 post-surgery, having my right hip replaced with a titanium ball and stem. I’m walking without support, my pain and aches are very minimal. I don’t have to rely on pain medication either. I have received the best care. I’m 84 years old and am very grateful to Dr. Arntson for his outstanding care and knowledge to perform a difficult surgery on me.

Dr. Knowlan and his team did a fantastic job with my hip replacement surgery and I am nearly back to normal after just 15 days. The entire experience from diagnosis, to planning, to execution and recovery, was very professional and effective. The crew at Woodwinds Hospital was great as well. They helped me through the first 18 hours after surgery and quickly got me on the way home the next morning. Thank you Dr. Knowlan. I really appreciate what you’ve done for me!

If you find yourself in need of being put back together, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Engasser. In August 2023, I tripped and fell forward. I landed very hard on my left side and literally couldn’t move. After being admitted to the hospital and told the news, I was told by Dr. Engasser that he would be performing surgery to fix my broken femur/hip the following morning. He explained the procedure and timeframe. The next 12 hours were a blur. When I woke after surgery, Dr. Engasser was there telling me surgery went great and that I should be up walking later that day. True to his word, with the help of internal hardware and a walker, I was up and walking that day.

At a final follow up visit after PT, Dr. Engasser said the X-rays were textbook perfect. Bone growth and anchors were exactly where they needed to be. There was no difference from leg to leg, and no glitches in gait when walking. I felt I’d been given a miracle. Dr. Engasser and his staff are by far the best orthopedic specialist team I could have been blessed with. I’m 68 years old and have broken a lot of bones. I am just so very thankful Dr. Engasser was on call the weekend I needed him. Absolute best!

I am so thankful for my hip replacement completed by Dr. Nessler. I am not even three weeks from surgery and I am doing great. I look forward to getting back to life!