Patient Stories of Dr. Haronian

Our Patient After Placing 8 Screws in His Back

Rodolfo Enciso was involved in a work related injury in 2004. After seeing numerous doctors, who treated him with physical therapy and pain medication, he was finally referred to a spine specialist. Edwin Haronian MD performed a Lumbar fusion surgery on Rodolfo and 2 months after the surgery, Rodolfo is walking and ready to get back to work. We would like to thank Rodolfo for sharing his story with us.

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) by Edwin Haronian MD

A Transforaminal Interbody Lumbar Fusion treats weakness of the spine by permanently uniting bones of the lower spine. Watch Synapse Orthopedic Group's Edwin Haronian walk you through the procedure step by step with views from inside and outside the body.

Update | 2 Weeks After Lumbar Fusion Surgery

Tony is a patient at Synapse Orthopedic Group. He had suffered from a work-related injury leaving him with 5 herniated discs in his neck and lower back, in addition to other injuries.
We first spoke to Tony two months, prior to surgery, he expressed how comfortable he felt going into surgery with Edwin Haronian MD as his surgeon.
This is now two months later, and Tony is visibly much better and excited about his recovery.

Cervical Discectomy and Fusion by Edwin Haronian MD

Synapse Orthopedic Group's Dr. Edwin Haronian performs a Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. This video will take you through each step from opening up the skin to skin closure and after in the recovery room. It is a detailed approach to how Dr. Haronian performs a Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.

Lumbar Fusion Patient Recovery

Jon Tanner injured himself at work and had severe back pain. His initial practitioner wouldn't even see him, he would just prescribe medicine. He later switched to Synapse Orthopedic Group where he saw Edwin Haronian MD and Jonathan Kohan MD. After his surgery, his back pain significantly improved, he is now in physical therapy and excited to get better so that he can get back to work.

Spine Stimulator Implant Patient

Donald Hockett had been experiencing pain for years and was misdiagnosed with arthritis. Continuing in pain, Donald was referred to Synapse Orthopedic Group. Edwin Haronian MD performed a second opinion and discovered that Donald had a 9mm protusion of the L4 L5. After discussing several routes, Jonathan Kohan MD provided him a Spine Stimulator Implant to reduce his pain. Since receiving the implant, he is mobile and playing with his grandchildren again. He has his life back.

Spondyloisthesis Patient Walks 2 Weeks After Spine Surgery

Johnny came to Synapse Orthopedic Group and met with Edwin Haronian MD. He was diagnosed with Spondyloisthesis, which caused him to be unable to walk. A week after surgery he was able to walk, at 2 weeks he is walking a mile a day.
Edwin Haronian MD is a Spine Specialist and also the author of the book, "Back Surgery: Is It Right For You?" If you're considering Back Surgery, this book walks you through your concerns.

Our Patients Come First

This year we were lucky enough to sit down with our patients to ask them what they thought of the treatment they received from our doctors and staff. They had nothing but great things to say about the treatment they received with Synapse Orthopedic Group. We would like to thank each one of our patients for putting their trust in us and allowing us to treat them. Our patients come first at all times.

Complex Meniscus Tear Patient Recovery after Knee Surgery

Ted came to Edwin Haronian after an injury where he suffered from a complex tear of his meniscus. Since the surgery, he has been coming to Synapse Orthopedic Group for physical therapy which is helping him get better from his injury. We wish him the best during his recovery.

No Pain Medication Needed After Back Surgery

Our Patient was injured 3 years ago in a car accident. Since his injury, his legs began to go numb which made it difficult to walk. He came to Synapse Orthopedic Group and saw Edwin Haronian MD. After evaluating him carefully, they decided on back surgery. Post-op, he began to quickly improve. See his recovery here.

Back on the Bass Again after Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Constant is being treated at Synapse Orthopedic Group by Edwin Haronian MD for carpal tunnel and trigger thumb. He figured out a way of strengthening his fingers by practicing his bass.
Since he has been practicing, his fingers have gotten stronger. He really loves the staff at Synapse Orthopedic Group because they always treat him with respect. We wish Constant a great recovery.

Ganglion Cyst Patient

Meet Tonya.
Tonya came to Synapse Orthopedic Group with pain in her hand. Edwin Haronian MD successfully diagnosed her with a Ganglion Cyst. After surgery and physical therapy she is now active again. She has been really happy with the care Edwin Haronian MD provided and she is really grateful to have found a place like Synapse. Here at Synapse, we strive to treat each patient as and individual. We wish her the best during her recovery and are so happy to hear about sharing her story with you all.

Knee Arthroscopy for Patient Who Falls 15 Stairs

Meet Kelli.
Kelli was injured at work, she fell down a flight of 15 stairs. She injured her knee and had been suffering from excruciating pain since. She underwent a knee surgery performed by Edwin Haronian MD and Pain Management treatment with Jonathan Kohan MD. She has made enormous improvements under the care of Synapse Orthopedic Group and is back at Work.

Knee Arthroscopy Patient Experience

Meet Mark.
He suffered from two separate work injuries and had been a patient at Synapse Orthopedic Group. Edwin Haronian performed a Knee Arthroscopy surgery and he says the experience was outstanding. We're glad we could make another patient happy!

Knee Surgery for a Meniscus Tear

Meet Doretha.
Doretha came to Synapse Orthopedic Group after being injured in a bus accident. Edwin Haronian MD performed knee surgery to repair her torn meniscus., she is now recovering from her injury. She is now in the process of doing further therapy to strengthen her knee. Let's wish her a great recovery.

Orthopedic Non-Surgical Treatment Patient

Meet Manuel.
Manuel injured his L4, S5, S1 disc. He was referred by another doctor to see Edwin Haronian MD. After doing research online, he found that Haronian was a reputable doctor he could trust. He is currently not considering surgery and is starting treatment with physical therapy and medication. He really enjoyed his first visit and looks forward to better himself.

Patient Walks the Day After Knee Surgery

Meet Delois.
Synapse Orthopedic Group's Edwin Haronian MD performed a knee Arthroscopy on Delois. Initially she was hesitant towards surgery because she had heard of so many surgeries gone wrong. Doctor Haronian was able to make her comfortable and she was confident in going through surgery with him. She extremely happy with her decision as she was able to walk and pain free the next day.

Treatment After 13 Surgeries

Meet Rene.
He has had 13 surgeries from previous doctors. From these surgeries, his previous doctors hadn't addressed his concerns or even shown him his own X-Rays.
Visiting Edwin Haronian MD, he expresses how he finally feels comfortable with a doctor, he finally is able to understand what was going on with his body in result of all the 13 surgeries.

Patient Hit by Bus and Walking Again After Surgery

Meet Brandy Lesure.
Brandy was struck by a shuttle bus on May 10th, 2014. Since her accident she has been under the care of Jonathan Nassos MD. He performed both shoulder and knee surgery. After recovery, Brandy has been doing Physical Therapy with Synapse Orthopedic Group and walking again. Brandy says she finally feels like herself again. We are so happy we could provide her treatment to get her there.

Patient Feels No Pain After Shoulder Surgery

Meet Rosa.
Rosa fractured her elbow and was operated by Edwin Haronian MD from Synapse Orthopedic Group. She is extremely happy with the outcome of her surgery and is astonished that she feels no pain. She is still on the road to recovery, we are wishing her well.

6 Implants and 4 Screws in Lumbar Fusion Patient's Back

Meet Aundrea
She is a patient of Dr. Haronian. Since her operation she has been improving alot. Aundrea can now get out of bed and also do light excercises. She is extremely happy with Dr. Haronian's work and looks forward to her future.

Recovered patient no longer has back pain

Kelli shares her experience with Edwin Haronian MD. She raves about no longer experiencing back pain after visiting Synapse Orthopedic Group.

Patient Recovers after Left and Right Shoulder Surgery

Meet Felicita.
Felicita has had surgery on both of her shoulders performed by Jonathan Nassos MD. Since her surgeries, she has improved greatly. She is really happy with the treatment provided by Doctor Nassos. She explains how Nassos is an amazing surgeon and highly recommends him. We wish her the best during her recovery.

Knee Arthroscopy with Chondroplasty and Partial Meniscectomy Patient

Meet Juan.
He just underwent surgery at Synapse Orthopedic Group with Edwin Haronian MD. He is glad his surgery went well and is looking forward to the road of recovery. We wish him a speedy recovery!

What it is Like Visiting Synapse Orthopedic Group in Sherman Oaks

Louis shares his experience with Edwin Haronian MD at Synapse Orthopedic Group's Sherman Oaks location.

Can Epidural Injections Help with Back Pain?

Eric injured his back in a car accident. Since his injury he began doing research on how to eliminate his pain. After learning about Synapse Orthopedic Group's Jonathan Kohan MD, he began treatment with him. Eric is now receiving epidural steroid injections which have been helping his pain. Before receiving epidural injections please consult with your doctor.

A Week After Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Meet Michelle.
Michelle is a patient of Edwin Haronian MD. She came to Synapse Orthopedic Group unable to use her hand and arm due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Doctor Haronian performed carpal tunnel release surgery on her and after 5 days she is beginning to feel sensitivity in her fingers. Thanks to Doctor Haronian and the Synapse Orthopedic Group staff she is doing much better and is in the process of recovering.

Back Surgery Works. Patient with Back Pain gets Quality Treatment by Edwin Haronian MD

Laronda has been a patient of Edwin Haronian MD for some time now. Since her treatment with us, she has been improving her quality of life. Before seeing Dr. Haronian she couldn't get out of bed, she needed help with almost everything that she did. She is now getting back to living a normal life, at Synapse Orthopedic Group, we are glad we could help and can continue to guide her through rehabilitation.

Spinal Fusion: Recovery A Year Later

Meet Roberta.
Roberta injured herself at work in 2007. She went through several treatments prior to being approved her surgery. She came to Synapse Orthopedic Group and Edwin Haronian MD performed a Spinal Fusion. After her surgery, she completed all her following treatment, she is now just about fully recovered. She is excited and ready to bowl again!

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Micro-Decompression Patient

Meet Raquel.
She had been a patient of Edwin Haronian MD at Synapse Orthopedic Group. Here he performed a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Micro-Decompression on outpatient. It is 5 days later and she feels much better and no pain. We're glad we could make a difference!