Dr. Salvador Forte is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing exclusively in adult hip and knee reconstruction, with a focus on joint replacement surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and outpatient care. His practice is centered on helping patients with arthritis and mobility limitations return to an active, independent lifestyle.
Dr. Forte specializes in same-day hip and knee replacement using muscle-sparing surgical techniques and advanced technology. For hip replacement, he utilizes the direct anterior approach, including a bikini-incision technique, along with AI-assisted surgical navigation. For knee replacement, he utilizes robotic-assisted technology to support surgical planning and precise implant positioning. For appropriately selected patients, these approaches may allow early mobility and discharge home on the same day as surgery.
His philosophy is straightforward: treat every patient like family. Dr. Forte has intentionally developed a boutique practice model in which patients receive direct, personalized care from their surgeon throughout the treatment process. He believes the surgeon who evaluates a patient and performs the procedure should remain closely involved in their care and recovery.
Dr. Forte is focused on advancing the joint replacement experience through modern surgical techniques, technology, and outpatient recovery protocols. He utilizes Mako robotic-assisted technology for total knee replacement and OrthoGrid AI surgical navigation for direct anterior total hip replacement. These technologies are incorporated to support surgical planning, implant positioning, and consistency while allowing treatment to be tailored to each patient's anatomy and clinical needs.
He has also published peer-reviewed research and presented at national orthopedic conferences on joint replacement techniques and perioperative care. His areas of expertise include hip and knee arthritis, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, direct anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, AI-assisted surgical navigation, minimally invasive joint replacement, and same-day outpatient joint replacement.
Dr. Forte is committed to educating patients about contemporary joint replacement options and helping them understand how surgical techniques and recovery protocols have evolved. For appropriately selected patients, outpatient joint replacement can provide early mobility and same-day discharge, followed by a structured rehabilitation program designed to support a safe return to normal activities.
His approach combines specialized adult reconstruction expertise, advanced surgical technology, and individualized patient care with the goal of providing precise treatment and an efficient recovery.
