Im a 52 year female who was suddenly experiencing extreme left hip & leg pain for a two month period. After an XRay & MRI confirmed a tear in my Labrum, Hamstring & Glute & that my left hip was completely bone on bone, the only course of treatment was Total Hip Replacement. Dr. Devlyn Corrigan DO, at Exer Urgent Care in Sherman Oaks, referred me to Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Dr. Shahan V. Yacoubian. Im so thankful I took his advice. Dr. Yacoubian took the time to sit down, explain the surgery, best case / worst case scenarios, he answered all of my questions & he had a quiet confidence about him along with a warm personality. I liked that! I swim competitively on a Masters Swim Team (Golden Road Aquatics in Burbank), so it was important to me that my doctor be approachable & understand my short term and long term goals. Dr. Yacoubian did all that & more! My neighbors couldnt believe I was walking strong without any aid by week 3. My surgery was textbook (according to the doc) & my recovery was smooth, & now, my scar is barely noticeable. I followed his orders to the tee & I took the class at Providence St. Josephs Hospital (led by Ann Smith, RN, Ortho Program Mgr for over 20 years, there isnt anything this woman doesnt know) to know & understand how to prepare myself, my house and the aftercare I would require. Plan your work & work your plan...read the material, & of course, listen to your Doctor. I also attribute my incredible recovery to OSS Elite Physical Therapy (right next door to Dr. Yacoubians Office). I felt like a Professional Athlete with the quality of care, attention & level of difficulty at each PT session. Every session Im so impressed by Abby Merrin, DPT, her knowledge will blow your mind & attention to detail will put you at ease. Trust me, the range of motion my hip achieved in such a short period of time...even Dr. Yacoubian took notice, its thanks to you Abby & Tatiana!! Its a big decision & surgery is a huge deal, but should I need anything else down the road....Ill be right back here at OSS, no doubt about it. Thanks Dr. Yacoubian & The Fantastic Staff at OSS for getting me back in the Swim of Things! Stronger Than Yesterday....Carolyn Zderko