LA & Orange County Hip Instability & Capsular Repair
Does your hip give way, click, or catch without warning? Dr. Brett Shore is an LA hip instability doctor who diagnoses and treats patients across Orange County.
He offers care from the first evaluation through full recovery, using the least invasive approach that works for your hip.
15+
Years Treating Hip Conditions
11
Years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser SoCal
5
Rating Across 100+ Patient Reviews
Advanced imaging to identify the source of pain
Conservative, injectable, and surgical options
Recovery plans matched to your activity level
Rigorous Training, Exceptional Outcomes
Undergraduate Degree
Medical Degree
Orthopedic Residency
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Shore Hip & Joint: Brett Shore, MD Hip Surgeon
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What Is Hip Instability?
Picture the hip as a ball sitting inside a deep cup.
Ligaments, the labrum, the joint capsule, and surrounding tendons all hold that ball in place. When any of these structures tear or stretch, the joint shifts in ways it shouldn’t.
That’s hip instability.
It can feel like a sudden give-way underfoot. You might notice a deep click or catch mid-stride. Others feel a persistent ache in the groin that worsens with movement.
Without the right care, the joint keeps wearing, and cartilage breaks down over time.
When to See a Hip Instability Doctor
Don t wait if you re noticing any of these signs:
A hip that gives way while walking, running, or climbing stairs
Clicking, catching, or locking inside the joint
Deep groin or hip pain that worsens with rotation or activity
Pain during sport that doesn’t settle with rest
A history of hip dislocation or partial dislocation
Symptoms that haven’t improved after weeks of rest or general physical therapy
Prior hip surgery that didn’t resolve the instability
How Dr. Shore Treats Hip Instability
Dr. Shore creates recovery plans based on what the imaging shows, what the exam confirms, and your personal goals and timeline.
What Causes Hip Instability?
Hip instability can start with a single injury or build slowly over time.
Traumatic causes:
Sports collisions, falls, or motor vehicle accidents
Acute hip dislocation or partial dislocation (subluxation)
Loose fragments forming inside the joint after trauma
Impact injuries that damage the labrum, cartilage, or bone
Atraumatic causes:
Hip dysplasia, where the socket is too shallow to hold the femoral head
FAI, where an abnormal bone shape wears the joint down over time
Ligamentum teres tears that reduce internal joint support
Prior hip arthroscopy where the capsule wasn’t fully repaired
Repetitive strain from high-volume sport without adequate recovery
Meet Your Orange County Hip Instability Doctor
Dr. Brett Shore has dedicated his entire career to one joint: the hip.
That focus matters most for hip instability, which doctors often miss or mistake for a back problem. Dr. Shore finds the structural cause and addresses it directly.
His credentials include:
- 11 years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser Permanente Southern California
- Orthopaedic training at Princeton, Columbia, and Harvard
- Hip preservation fellowship in Switzerland under internationally recognized specialists
- Sports medicine fellowship under Dr. James Andrews
- Specialist in labral repair, hip dysplasia, FAI correction, and anterior hip replacement
- Editorial board member for the Arthroscopy journal and a peer-reviewed author
Patients consistently describe his appointments as thorough, unhurried, and easy to follow. He reviews imaging with each patient and never pushes toward a procedure before it’s the right call.
Don’t Wait Until the Hip Damage Gets Worse
Catching hip instability early almost always makes treatment simpler. Acting sooner can:
- Stop further labral and cartilage damage before it becomes permanent
- Keep less invasive options available
- Reduce total time in pain and away from activity
- Lower the risk of early hip arthritis
- Shorten the overall recovery after treatment
Long-standing symptoms are still worth evaluating. Dr. Shore regularly sees patients who’ve dealt with instability for months or years and still achieve strong outcomes.
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Book Your Hip Instability Consultation With Dr. Shore
If your hip has been clicking, giving way, or just feeling “off,” you already know something isn’t right.
Dr. Brett Shore treats hip instability patients across Los Angeles and Orange County. He’ll tell you exactly what’s happening inside your joint and what your options look like.
Book a consultation in Marina del Rey or Newport Beach.