ORTHOPEDICS + SPORTS MEDICINE
Hip Replacement in Sarasota, FL
Total, Anterior, and Robotic-Assisted Hip Replacement by Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeons
Hip arthritis rarely announces itself all at once. It starts as a deep ache in the groin, stiffness pulling on shoes and socks, walks that keep getting shorter. When medication, injections, and therapy no longer provide enough relief, hip replacement can restore the mobility that arthritis has taken.
At Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine, hip replacement is performed by board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons recognized by Castle Connolly as 2026 Top Doctors. Our team performs total, anterior-approach, and robotic-assisted hip replacement at our Sarasota location, and builds every surgical plan around your anatomy, your health, and the life you want to get back to.
Is It Time to Consider Hip Replacement?
Not every painful hip needs surgery, and our first recommendation is often nonsurgical. A complete evaluation determines whether your symptoms come from arthritis, bursitis, a labral problem, or pain referred from the spine.
Replacement becomes a consideration when groin or thigh pain regularly limits walking, stairs, or sleep, when stiffness keeps increasing despite treatment, when injections and therapy no longer provide lasting relief, or when X-rays show advanced arthritis in the hip.
Total Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement addresses advanced damage to the ball-and-socket joint. The worn femoral head is replaced with a smooth implant, and the socket is resurfaced with a durable liner, restoring the gliding motion that arthritis has destroyed.
Surgical planning accounts for your bone quality, leg length, and alignment. Many patients are surprised how quickly walking begins after surgery, typically the same day, with a structured recovery plan from there.
Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
The anterior approach reaches the hip from the front, working between muscles rather than cutting through them. For the right candidate, that can mean less soft-tissue disruption and a quicker early recovery. Whether it fits your case depends on your anatomy, bone quality, and your surgeon’s judgment, and it is discussed openly at your consultation.
Robotic-Assisted Hip Replacement
Our surgeons perform hip replacement with Mako robotic-arm assisted technology. A CT scan of your hip is used to create a 3D model of your unique joint before surgery, allowing your surgeon to plan implant position, cup placement, and leg length around your specific anatomy.
During the procedure, the system creates a virtual boundary that provides tactile resistance, helping your surgeon stay within the boundaries defined in your surgical plan. Your surgeon guides the robotic arm and remains in control of every step and every decision. Dr. Charles Stewart has discussed how robotic-assisted surgery is changing hip and knee replacement on ABC7’s Suncoast View.
What to Expect: From Consultation to Recovery
Before Surgery
Your evaluation covers hip motion, strength, gait, and leg length, with X-rays identifying where the damage lives. A medical evaluation makes sure existing health conditions are managed, and our team walks you through preparing your home for an easy early recovery.
Surgery and the First Weeks
Most patients stand and take their first steps the same day as surgery. Early recovery focuses on controlling swelling, restoring motion, and walking a little farther each day. Many patients resume basic daily activities within several weeks.
Physical Therapy
Recovery depends on restoring the strength and movement needed to use your new hip well. Our physical and occupational therapy team coordinates your rehabilitation directly with your surgeon, in the same practice, so nothing gets lost between offices.
Prefer to Start Without Surgery?
Not ready for a hip replacement, or not a candidate yet? We offer nonsurgical options including activity modification, injections, and orthobiologic treatments such as platelet-rich plasma. Every option is presented honestly, including what the evidence supports and what it does not.
Why Patients Choose Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart
- Board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons, recognized by Castle Connolly as 2026 Top Doctors
- Mako robotic-assisted technology for precise implant placement and leg-length accuracy
- Appointments built around you: morning, lunch-hour, or afternoon, often within the week
- If you call with a fracture or urgent injury, we work you in
- On-site physical therapy, imaging, and a team that walks you from consult through recovery
This group is simply the best! The office is beautiful, but what really stood out was how kind and helpful everyone was. I’ve been many orthopedic offices, but none have made me feel as comfortable and cared for as this one. Truly outstanding!
— Barbara S.
Hip Replacement FAQs
Our hallmark is patient service. Appointments are scheduled around your preferences, morning, lunch hour, or afternoon, and urgent problems are worked in. Call (941) 378-5100 or request an appointment online.
Yes. We work with Medicare and most major insurance plans. Our team verifies your coverage before your visit so there are no surprises.
The anterior approach is one of several ways to perform hip replacement. Whether it fits your case depends on your anatomy, bone quality, and surgical goals. The right approach for you is discussed openly at your consultation, with the goal of the safest, most durable result.
Most patients walk the same day, resume many daily activities within several weeks, and continue building strength for months. Your pre-surgery conditioning and your commitment to physical therapy both influence the result.
Robotic assistance is a planning and precision tool, not a different operation. A CT-based 3D plan guides implant position, cup placement, and leg length, while your surgeon remains in control of every step.
A replaced hip is designed to relieve pain and restore function. Most patients return to low-impact activities like walking, cycling, swimming, and golf. High-impact running and jumping are commonly discouraged to protect the implant.
Get Back to the Life Your Hip Took Away
Schedule an evaluation with our hip replacement team in Sarasota. Morning, lunch-hour, and afternoon appointments available.