“You should leave your first visit knowing exactly what is going on with your hip, and what we are going to do about it.”
Dr. StrideHip surgeon
Same weekNew patients usually seen
SaturdaysHip Pain Clinic, 8 AM to noon
Preserve firstReplace when it is right
In networkMedicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna and more
In the community
He meets you where you are.
Trail walks with patients, free hip screenings at health fairs and plain answers at the front desk. Dr. Stride wants you moving, and he shows up to help.
In network withMedicareBlue Cross Blue Shield of TexasAetnaCignaUnitedHealthcareHumanaTricareWorkers' compensationMost PPO plansSelf-pay pricing availableIn network withMedicareBlue Cross Blue Shield of TexasAetnaCignaUnitedHealthcareHumanaTricareWorkers' compensationMost PPO plansSelf-pay pricing available
In the communityBoard-certifiedOrthopaedic surgeryFellowship-trainedHip preservation & replacement
Meet your surgeon
Dr. Stride, MD
Hip Surgeon · Houston
Dr. Stride is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon whose practice is dedicated entirely to the hip. Young athletes with labral tears, golfers with stiff hips and adults weighing a hip replacement see him personally, from the first exam to the last follow-up.
“Seeing hips all day means I can tell you which ones need a new joint and which ones need a good plan and some patience. Saving the hip you have is always the first question.”
From the first exam to the last follow-up, your care stays with one fellowship-trained hip surgeon. Choose a category to see what it includes.
3 treatments
Diagnosis & Evaluation
A hip specialist diagnoses hip pain with a hands-on exam that includes gait analysis, range of motion and tests such as FADIR and FABER, plus standing pelvis X-rays. An MRI or MR arthrogram shows labral tears and tendon problems, and an image-guided numbing injection confirms whether pain comes from the hip joint or elsewhere.
Yes, most hip pain can be treated without surgery. Physical therapy that strengthens the glutes and core, short courses of anti-inflammatory medicine, activity changes and weight management help most patients with tendinopathy, labral tears and early arthritis.
Hip pain injections include cortisone into the joint for arthritis flares, cortisone near the trochanteric bursa for outer hip pain, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for stubborn tendon problems and some early arthritis, and diagnostic numbing injections to confirm the pain source. Radiofrequency nerve ablation can ease arthritis pain in patients who are not ready for surgery.
Hip preservation surgery treats the structural causes of hip pain in younger, active adults before arthritis develops. It includes hip arthroscopy to repair labral tears and reshape bone in femoroacetabular impingement, endoscopic gluteal tendon repair, and periacetabular osteotomy to correct hip dysplasia.
Hip replacement is usually considered when arthritis or osteonecrosis causes pain that limits walking, sleep and daily activities despite several months of therapy, medication and injections, and X-rays confirm significant joint damage. Age alone does not decide it.
A broken hip almost always needs surgery, usually within 24 to 48 hours, to fix the bone with screws, a rod or a plate, or to replace the ball. Early surgery allows walking within a day or two, which lowers the risk of blood clots, pneumonia and loss of independence.
Pain from the lower back often shows up in the buttock, the groin or down the thigh, right where hip pain lives. Dr. Stride examines the spine at every visit, so you are treated for the problem you actually have.
Buttock painPain behind the hip that runs down the leg often starts with a pinched nerve in the back.
Stiff hip, sore backA hip that will not rotate makes the lower back twist more on every swing and stride.
One exam for bothHip motion tests and a short back exam together point to the real source.
Save the hip first. Replace it when that is the right answer.
Many stop at step two
Every plan starts with the least invasive treatment that can work and moves forward only when your hip needs it.
Day 1
Evaluate
Hip motion tests, gait analysis, standing X-rays and a review of any MRI. You leave knowing what is wrong.
Weeks 1 to 8
Treat
Physical therapy, activity changes, medication or a guided injection. Many patients never need more.
If needed
Preserve
Hip arthroscopy, tendon repair or osteotomy to protect the joint you have.
When it is time
Replace
Total hip replacement, often outpatient and home the same day.
Active life
Your sport. Your hips.
Back in the swing!
Golf, running, pickleball and yoga each load the hip differently. Choose yours to see the problems Dr. Stride treats most often and how he gets people back to them.
Golf
The turn of a golf swing loads the lead hip hard, and a stiff hip pushes that twist into the lower back.
Saturday Hip Pain ClinicX-rays on siteRead the same morningSaturdays 8 AM – 12 PMNew pain and second opinionsSee you Saturday
Saturday Hip Pain Clinic
Hip pain all week? See a hip surgeon on Saturday.
Every Saturday morning, Dr. Stride sees new hip pain and second opinions. Bring your X-rays and MRI. You get a hands-on exam, X-rays on site when needed and a clear plan before you leave.
Bring your images and the recommendation you were given
Follow-up
“See an orthopedist”
You already did
After a fall, if you cannot put weight on the leg, the leg looks shorter or turned out, or you have hip pain with a fever, go to the nearest emergency room.
Patient stories
Back to the things you love.
Sample stories
From the first tee to the floor with the grandkids, these are the comebacks the practice is built for.
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“Two years of groin pain and three opinions. Dr. Stride found the labral tear at the first visit and I was back on the trail by spring.”
KHTrail runnerLabral repair
“I came in sure I needed a new hip. Therapy and one injection later, I am playing nine holes again and the surgery talk can wait.”
RBWeekend golferNon-surgical care
“Home the same day after my hip replacement and walking the block with a cane by the end of the week.”
MGRetired teacherOutpatient hip replacement
“The outside of my hip hurt every night. A clear diagnosis and the right exercises fixed the sleep problem first.”
DLPickleball playerOutside hip pain
“I walked in on a Saturday with my MRI on a disc and left with a plan before lunch.”
TSSecond-opinion patientSaturday Hip Pain Clinic
“My dysplasia was found at 24. The PAO was a big surgery, and the rehab plan made every month feel like progress.”
AVDancerPeriacetabular osteotomy
“Two years of groin pain and three opinions. Dr. Stride found the labral tear at the first visit and I was back on the trail by spring.”
KHTrail runnerLabral repair
“I came in sure I needed a new hip. Therapy and one injection later, I am playing nine holes again and the surgery talk can wait.”
RBWeekend golferNon-surgical care
“Home the same day after my hip replacement and walking the block with a cane by the end of the week.”
MGRetired teacherOutpatient hip replacement
“The outside of my hip hurt every night. A clear diagnosis and the right exercises fixed the sleep problem first.”
DLPickleball playerOutside hip pain
“I walked in on a Saturday with my MRI on a disc and left with a plan before lunch.”
TSSecond-opinion patientSaturday Hip Pain Clinic
“My dysplasia was found at 24. The PAO was a big surgery, and the rehab plan made every month feel like progress.”
AVDancerPeriacetabular osteotomy
Decision guides
Weigh your options before your visit.
Read these first
Side-by-side guides to the four hip decisions patients ask about most, with recovery and trade-offs laid out plainly.
Is a referral needed to see a hip specialist in Houston?
Most PPO plans and Medicare do not require a referral to see Dr. Stride. HMO plans usually do, and our team checks your coverage when you book and tells you if a referral is needed.
How soon can a new patient be seen?
New patients are usually seen within the week. The Saturday Hip Pain Clinic, from 8 AM to noon, is set aside for new hip pain and second opinions, so you do not have to miss work. Call (713) 555-0168 to book.
What insurance does the practice accept?
The practice works with most major insurance plans, including Medicare. Our team verifies your benefits before the visit and explains any expected costs, including for treatments such as PRP that insurance usually does not cover.
What should be brought to the first visit?
Bring your photo ID, insurance card, a list of medications and any hip or spine X-rays, MRI images and reports you already have. If you have had hip surgery before, the operative report helps. Wear shorts or loose pants so the hip is easy to examine.
Will hip surgery be needed?
Most patients do not need surgery. Dr. Stride starts with non-surgical care such as physical therapy, activity changes, medication and injections whenever it can help. Surgery is recommended when those steps have not worked or when the problem, like a hip fracture or advanced arthritis, clearly calls for it.
Can Dr. Stride give a second opinion on a hip replacement recommendation?
Yes, second opinions are a core part of the practice. Dr. Stride reviews your X-rays and MRI, examines both the hip and the lower back and explains whether a replacement, a joint-preserving option or more non-surgical care makes the most sense.
