Restoring Movement

As Sarasota continues to grow as a destination for exceptional healthcare, advances in orthopedic surgery are redefining what’s possible for patients living with hip and knee arthritis. Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles Stewart of Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine is leading that evolution, using cutting-edge robotic technology to perform highly precise, personalized joint replacements. With more than a thousand successful robotic-assisted procedures, Dr. Stewart has helped countless patients reduce pain, regain confidence, and return to the active lifestyle that defines our community.

For many patients, the path to surgery begins with frustration and loss. Pain limits their movement. Hobbies they once loved, like golfing, gardening, morning walks, even playing with grandchildren, become difficult or impossible. “Most people have been living with knee or hip pain for years,” says Dr. Stewart. “They want relief, but they also want to understand their options. My job is to help them see that they’re not stuck; that there are solutions.”

One solution is robotic-assisted joint replacement. While the name may sound high-tech, the goal is deeply personal: to give patients a joint that feels natural again. Using the Mako robotic system, Dr. Stewart maps each patient’s anatomy with extraordinary detail. “The robot doesn’t operate on its own,” he explains. “It’s a tool that helps me customize every step of the procedure to fit that individual patient perfectly.”

This precise planning often results in less pain, smoother recovery, and faster return to everyday activities. Many of Dr. Stewart’s patients notice they’re walking more freely, and more confidently, much sooner than they expected.

In a vigorous, movement-centered community like Sarasota, that renewed freedom matters. “People here want to stay active. They want to keep doing what they love,” Dr. Stewart says. “Robotic-assisted surgery helps make that possible because it gives us consistency and precision every single time.”

For those hesitating about surgery, Dr. Stewart offers reassurance grounded in both science and empathy: “Today’s robotic-assisted technology allows us to provide predictable, long-lasting outcomes. You don’t have to accept pain as your new normal.”

Call Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine at 941-378-5100 or visit sforzodillingham.com to schedule your consultation with Dr. Stewart and learn if robotic-assisted joint replacement is right for you.