HIP PRESERVATION & REPLACEMENT SPECIALIST
Comprehensive Hip Care. Personally Delivered.
Dr. Brett Shore provides specialized care across the full spectrum of hip conditions, from non-surgical treatment and hip preservations to advanced surgery and hip replacements.
Focused on Hip Care
Chief of Hip Preservation
at Kaiser Permanente
ABOUT SHORE HIP & JOINT
Expertise Across the Full Spectrum of Hip Care
The right recommendation begins with understanding more than a diagnosis. Dr. Brett Shore considers your symptoms, lifestyle, goals, and long-term function before helping you decide how to move forward.
His experience across nonsurgical treatment, orthobiologics, hip preservation, advanced arthroscopy, and replacement allows him to consider every appropriate option. You receive a recommendation shaped by your needs, with a clear understanding of the reasoning behind it.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
We keep your visits focused, informative, and easy to follow.
We Listen First
We Review Your Images Together
We Offer Treatment Options
We Guide Your Recovery
EXPERTISE ACROSS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF HIP CARE
Meet Dr. Brett I. Shore
Dr. Brett Shore is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip preservation and replacement. He studied at Princeton University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, completed his orthopedic residency through Harvard’s Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, and pursued sports medicine fellowship training with Dr. James Andrews.
Dr. Shore also undertook advanced hip surgery training in Switzerland and served for 11 years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. His background brings together extensive surgical training and clinical leadership in the treatment of complex hip conditions.
Focused on Hip Care
Chief of Hip Preservation
at Kaiser Permanente
Distinguished Training in Orthopedic and Hip Surgery
Undergraduate Degree
Medical Degree
Orthopedic Residency
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Understanding the Source of Your Hip Pain
Similar symptoms can arise from different hip conditions, each requiring its own approach to care. A thorough evaluation helps identify the cause of your pain and determine which treatment options are appropriate.
Hip Conditions We Treat
Dr. Shore evaluates and treats a wide range of hip conditions at his offices in Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, and Santa Monica.
OUR EXPERTISE
Treatment Options Across the Full Continuum of Hip Care
The most appropriate treatment depends on your diagnosis, symptoms, joint health, activity level, and goals. At his Los Angeles and Orange County offices, Dr. Shore offers care ranging from nonsurgical treatment and hip preservation to advanced hip replacement.
A minimally invasive approach from the front of the hip. This preserves muscles and allows earlier walking.
A small incision procedure that removes bone spurs and repairs labral tears or instability.
Procedures like arthroscopy or PAO are used to reduce pain and extend the life of the joint.
Repair torn hamstrings or gluteal tendons. It can restore strength and reduce long term pain.
Guided injections such as PRP or corticosteroids help reduce pain or inflammation.
We care for active individuals who have experienced hip related injuries from training, running, or competition.
Receive a recovery plan with physical therapy and milestones tailored to your procedure.
An anterior hip replacement approach that places the incision along a natural skin crease, where the scar may be less noticeable.
OUR EXPERTISE
What Sets Shore Hip & Joint Apart
Distinguished Training and Leadership
Dr. Shore trained at Princeton, Columbia, and Harvard and served for 11 years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser Permanente Southern California.
A Complete View of Hip Care
His expertise in nonsurgical care, complex hip preservation, arthroscopy, bikini incisions and replacement allows him to consider the full range of appropriate treatments.
Concierge Consultations
Dedicated time to discuss your diagnosis, review your options, and understand what you want to achieve from treatment.
Thoughtful Treatment Decisions
Recommendations reflect your joint health, activity level, and long-term goals, with preservation or replacement considered according to your individual needs.
INSIGHTS & EDUCATION
Articles from Dr. Shore
Hip Instability
Hip Instability: Unstable hip joint causes pain, clicking, and possible dislocation. Traumatic or atraumatic, from sports injuries to congenital issues. Diagnose with history, exam, and imaging. Treat with therapy or surgery like hip arthroscopy. Comprehensive care for improved mobility and quality of life.
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS): Hip pain at the femur's outer edge due to gluteal tendon degeneration. Common in women aged 40-60, worsened by weight-bearing. Diagnosis via symptoms, physical exam, and imaging. Treat with rest, NSAIDs, therapy, or injections. Surgery if conservative methods fail. Prevention through exercise and weight management.
Piriformis Syndrome
Diagnosing & Treating Piriformis Syndrome: Butt muscle compresses sciatic nerve, causing pain & numbness. Diagnosis via clinical exam & history review; MRI/CT to rule out other issues. Treat with rest, stretching, therapy, meds, or surgery. Prevent with exercise, good posture, avoiding prolonged sitting. Relief is possible with proper care.
Hear From Our Patients
VISIT US
Our Locations
GET STARTED
Schedule Your Visit
with Dr. Brett Shore
Hip pain can limit your activity and affect your daily life. Dr. Shore can help you understand your options and start recovery.
