Maquita’s Journey
For more than a decade, Maquita lived with chronic knee pain that gradually took over her daily life. Simple tasks like grocery shopping, cleaning her home, and even moving comfortably, became increasingly difficult. “You give up,” she said. “People don’t realize what it’s like to lose the ability to do basic things.”
After years of discomfort, she says Dr. Matthew Broggi was the first physician who truly took the time to listen. “Dr. Broggi was the first doctor who would even listen to me about my knees,” she explained. “He cared.”
Both knees required replacement, but the process was not without obstacles. When her insurance initially denied coverage, Dr. Broggi and his care team appealed the decision. “Jessica and him won the battle,” she said.
She has since undergone a successful right total knee replacement and is scheduled to have her left knee replaced on December 22nd.
The relief has been significant. “The pain I’ve felt for over 10 years is gone,” she said. While recovery comes with temporary post-surgical discomfort, she describes it as manageable and short-lived—especially compared to what she endured before surgery.
Although her left knee still limits her activity, she remains optimistic. “He’s going to fix it,” she said. “New year. New knees. New me.”
For her, the outcome is about more than physical healing. It’s about reclaiming her life. “Dr. Broggi has given me new hope and a chance to be me again,” she shared. “I’ll be able to play with my grandkids again and not live like a 90-year-old. I’m not even 50.”
She credits the experience to the entire care team, including physical therapy. “Everyone is awesome,” she said. “This medical group is truly heaven-sent.”
Like many patients facing major surgery, she admits she was scared. But that fear eased quickly. “He made me feel comfortable and like he truly cares,” she said. “If more doctors were like him, the world would be in better shape.”
Her advice to others considering knee replacement is straightforward: “If you’re debating having a total knee replacement, this is the group you want. You’ll be in the best hands.”
Considering Knee Replacement?
If knee pain is limiting your daily life and conservative treatments are no longer effective, a consultation can help determine whether total knee replacement is the right next step. Dr. Matthew Broggi and the team at Georgia Bone and Joint Surgeons are committed to listening, advocating for patients, and helping them return to the activities that matter most.
👉 Learn more about total knee replacement or request an appointment today.
