Patient Testimonials

I had both hips replaced at a different location by a different surgeon. My right hip was done in 2016 and the left in 2017. The left hip stared bothering me within 1 year and I tried to walk it off but the pain kept getting worse. I went to see the same surgeon and his exam took less than 5 minutes. It included a brief 10 pace walk in his exam room and a diagnosis by saying “you just have bursitis so keep on walking.” I asked my family physician and he referred me to Dr. Szalapski for another opinion.

Dr. Szalapski told me I did not have bursitis and ran me through a complete series of tests that showed the hip parts were deteriorating and it was putting high metal counts in my system. Both hips need to be revised with different parts. Due to COVID, I had to put surgery off for over 1 year but I had a revision on June 28, 2021. It was the easiest and least painful surgery of all 3 previous ones. In about 10 days, I was walking without and walker or cane. Dr. Szalapski did what he said and I give him the highest marks!

I had a bicep injury and Dr. TJ Ridley was the professional to repair it. He explained every detail to me before the surgery and everything was fine and smooth after the procedure. He is an excellent professional and so is his team. I would also like to say that the physical therapy was really important for the full recovery. All of the TCO staff are so kind and really made me feel comfortable. I will strongly recommend TCO. They are amazing!

The total shoulder replacement process was initially communicated as taking the better part of a year. I feel thinks are going much better than I thought they would. The performance of all TCO staff, including Dr. Kelly, has been outstanding.

I really appreciate Dr. Owen O’Neill and the entire TCO Staff. I had a long-standing knee injury that progressed to near immobility. I had a rapid recovery thanks to Dr. O’Neill, the entire staff and the EXCEL program. I was back at work in record time.

Dr. Bakker is the best in the business. I was recommended to him by medical professionals. He is very knowledgeable and good at what he does. My surgery went really well and he set up a care plan that had me back ahead of schedule. I would highly recommend him!

I had my second hip replaced by Dr. Arntson with the anterior approach. The surgery went really well. I was up and walking the same day and was released the next day. Within a few days, I was walking well on my own but kept a cane nearby just in case I needed it. I’m one month post-op and I am walking and biking miles with minimal pain. It’s much better than my first hip replacement. I had a lot of pain while in recovery from that one.

I saw Dr. Hoel for Spinal Stenosis. After my surgery, I had no more pain and felt terrific. I would highly recommend him.

My experience with Dr. Arntson was fantastic! The entire time they were with me couldn’t have been better. It was totally painless and everyone was extremely helpful. I have told many people about the positive experience I had with the whole situation. Keep up the great work! I remember the staff said, “we’ll take care of you” and they sure did. Thank you again!

Dr. Dieterle did an excellent job replacing my right shoulder. It was the first time in my lifetime that I did not experience post-op pain (after 12 surgeries by other surgeons). My recovery has been painless and fast. After hearing about many experiences of others who had shoulder surgeries, I still cannot believe how painless and easy my surgery and recovery was. I am scheduled to have Dr. Dieterle replace my left shoulder in September. I heard from other patients, as well as doctors, how great Dr. Dieterle is and I can now add my endorsement testimonial with great appreciation for what he did for me. Thank you Dr. Dieterle.

I want to give a big shout out to all of the awesome people at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Vadnais Heights location! I have been seeing Angie Swanson, PT for knee and hip therapy. I have to say that I have never met a more professional, thoughtful, and knowledgeable Physical Therapist. Thank you, Angie, for all your help, patience and giving me so much hope. The whole Vadnais Heights team is great!