LA & Orange County Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) Treatment
GTPS causes chronic pain along the outer side of your hip, often from worn gluteal tendons or an inflamed bursa.
Dr. Brett Shore’s greater trochanteric pain syndrome treatment covers physical therapy, guided injections, and gluteal tendon repair.
He sees patients from LA and Orange County at clinics in Marina del Rey and Newport Beach.
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Conservative care, injections, and surgery available
Recovery plans paced around your goals and routine
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What Is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?
GTPS covers two tissue problems near the greater trochanter, the bony knob on the side of your hip.
One is gluteal tendinopathy, or wear in the hip tendons. The other is trochanteric bursitis, inflammation of the fluid sac that cushions those tendons.
Women between 40 and 60 make up the largest patient group. Runners, cyclists, and hikers also develop GTPS from repeated hip loading.
When to Consult Dr. Shore About Your Outer Hip Pain
These signs warrant an evaluation:
Pain that prevents lying on that side at night
Tenderness right over the bony knob of the hip
Aching that travels down the side of the thigh
Sharp discomfort climbing stairs or standing from a low chair
Soreness after a walk of 15 minutes or longer
Symptoms lasting more than six weeks despite rest and ice
Your visit pairs a hands-on exam with an imaging review. Dr. Shore walks you through every option afterward.
How Dr. Shore Treats GTPS
Treatment starts with what your tendons can handle. Therapy, injections, or surgery follow in that order as needed.
What Causes Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?
Common causes of outer hip pain include:
Repeated hip motion from running, cycling, or daily walks
Sudden jumps in training volume or hill work
Weak gluteus medius muscles that fail to steady the pelvis
Hip mechanics thrown off by lower-back or knee problems
Hormonal changes during menopause that affect tendon quality
A fall or direct hit to the side of the hip
Most patients recall weeks or months of outer hip soreness before the pain became unbearable.
Meet Your Hip Specialist
Dr. Shore has devoted his career to hip care for over 15 years. His background and credentials include:
- Orthopedic training at Princeton, Columbia, and Harvard
- 11 years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser Permanente Southern California
- International hip preservation fellowship in Switzerland under Leunig, Beck, and Tannast
- Sports medicine fellowship with Dr. James Andrews
- Editorial board member at the Arthroscopy journal
Patient reviews often highlight his plain-spoken explanations and steady guidance during recovery.
Benefits of Early GTPS Evaluation
Catching GTPS in its early weeks often spares you a longer recovery. With prompt evaluation, treatment can:
- Calms outer hip pain before it disrupts sleep
- Halts tendon wear before more fibers give way
- Restores walking comfort and stair tolerance
- Keeps bursal swelling from turning chronic
- Lowers the odds of needing surgery later
Chronic cases still respond well to targeted therapy and injection options. Surgical repair stays available when the gluteal tendons tear through.
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Treatment in Los Angeles
LA greater trochanteric pain syndrome treatment happens at Dr. Shore’s Marina del Rey clinic, inside DISC Sports and Spine Center. The facility handles outpatient orthopedic exams, imaging review, and same-day planning.
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Treatment in Orange County
Orange County greater trochanteric pain syndrome treatment happens at Dr. Shore’s Newport Beach clinic. Each appointment pairs a hands-on hip exam with a detailed image review, followed by a walkthrough of options matched to your lifestyle.
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Schedule Your GTPS Consultation With Dr. Shore
Outer hip pain doesn’t have to disrupt your sleep, workouts, or morning walks. Help is within reach at two coastal clinics.
Dr. Brett Shore offers Orange County greater trochanteric pain syndrome treatment grounded in precise diagnosis. Options range from conservative care to surgical repair.
Book an appointment at Marina del Rey or Newport Beach today.