Getting Back in the Game: A Patient’s Journey to Knee Replacement with Dr. Charette
Knee pain can slowly take over your life, often more quietly than you expect. For one patient at Comprehensive Orthopaedics, what started as a knee reconstruction in his 30s eventually became something much more limiting years later.
Over time, his knee pain worsened to the point where everyday joys were taken away. He could no longer play with his kids, enjoy a round of golf, or stay as active as he wanted to be. Conservative treatments were no longer providing relief, and living with constant pain had become the norm.
That’s when he decided to make an appointment with Dr. Charette at Comprehensive Orthopaedics.
When Conservative Care Is No Longer Enough
Dr. Charette explains that while many knee conditions can be treated with physical therapy, medications, or injections, there comes a point when these options are no longer effective. When pain and loss of function significantly impact quality of life, it may be time to consider knee replacement surgery.
To help his patient fully understand the procedure, Dr. Charette took the time to walk him through exactly what a knee replacement involves. Using a knee model, he demonstrated how damaged bone is carefully shaved and then resurfaced with metal and plastic components. This process eliminates the painful bone-on-bone contact that causes arthritis-related discomfort.
Dr. Charette also reviewed the patient’s before-and-after X-rays, clearly showing how the knee was corrected and properly aligned after surgery.
Precision Through Robotic-Assisted Surgery
For this patient’s procedure, Dr. Charette utilized robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. This advanced technology allows for an exceptional level of precision, giving the surgeon control down to the millimeter when shaping the bone and positioning the implant.
This accuracy helps optimize alignment, balance, and overall function of the knee—key factors in long-term success and patient satisfaction.
A Confident Decision and a Pain-Free Life
In his post-surgery interview, the patient shared how comfortable Dr. Charette made him feel throughout the entire process. Having a clear understanding of the procedure and feeling confident in his surgeon helped ease any fears about surgery.
Today, the results speak for themselves.
He is now pain-free, back to golfing, and actively coaching his son’s team—things he once thought he might never do again. His quality of life has been fully restored.
High Satisfaction, Life-Changing Results
According to Dr. Charette, knee replacement surgery has a satisfaction rate greater than 90% worldwide, making it one of the most successful procedures in orthopaedic medicine.
The patient now encourages others not to wait too long. His advice is simple: don’t delay treatment until pain takes over your life.
“Do it before it gets too late and you’re living in constant pain.”
Watch Dr. Charette’s patient full video interview on Channel 3 WFSB below.
At Comprehensive Orthopaedics, Dr. Charette and his team are committed to helping patients regain mobility, confidence, and the ability to enjoy life again one step at a time.
Schedule your appointment with Dr. Charette to discuss available knee treatments that are right for you.