Olympia Orthopaedic Associates All-Star Program
For years, patients throughout the area have trusted Olympia Orthopaedic Associates with their orthopaedic and spine care – now we want to return the favor! We know that our patients have accomplished incredible things after being treated at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates – whether it be getting back to sports, biking, hiking, the gym or getting […]
Olympia Soccer Player Back on the Field Only 3 Months After Achilles Injury
For anyone who plays or even watches sports, they know that an Achilles tendon injury can be a career altering injury. But for Carlos, a former semi-pro soccer player, he has had to deal with this injury not once, but twice – and is still on the field playing soccer and even he is surprised. […]
3 Signs It May Be Time For Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery is one of the most common and most effective orthopaedic procedures with over 300,000 performed each year. At Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, our advanced surgical techniques and equipment make the procedure more effective than ever and the recovery much quicker. In fact, we are the only orthopaedic group in the area offering Outpatient Joint Replacements as […]
4 Common Causes of Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of the thighs and calves. The nerve is very important because it innervates many important muscle groups and helps control movements in the legs. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common term that describes sciatic nerve inflammation or irritation […]
Common Causes of Cervical Radiculopathy
What is Cervical Radiculopathy? Cervical radiculopathy is a term used to describe the pain that originates in the neck and radiates into the shoulders, arms, and hands. In most cases, this pain is caused by irritation of a spinal nerve within the neck (cervical spine), which then causes pain to travel from the neck and […]
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: 3 Commonly Treated Conditions
Minimally invasive spine surgery relieves pain in a shorter period of time than traditional open incision surgery and recovery is shorter because a smaller incision is made, and less surgical trauma occurs. At Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, our Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Spine Specialists are experts in minimally invasive spine procedures and have helped thousands of […]
Olympia Orthopaedics Welcomes New Sports Medicine Physician
Moving to the Pacific Northwest is a new adventure for Leila Borders, MD, who is joining the team at Olympia Orthopaedics. Hailing originally from Georgia, the doctor stayed true to her southern roots when pursuing her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Emory University and Mercer University, both in her home state. “I’m excited to make […]
Ankle Injuries: Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
The tibia (shin bone) and talus (foot bone) form the ankle joint and cartilage covers the bones so the joint can move smoothly. Ligaments also connect the bones to provide mobility and stability. “Plantar flexion” is a movement the ankle makes to point the foot down when running, dancing or jumping. Forceful or repetitive plantar […]
4 Spinal Stenosis Treatment Options
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is the term most often used to describe the narrowing of the spinal canal and is most often a part of the ageing process. As spinal stenosis progresses it can begin to compress the spinal nerve roots causing pain in the lower back as well as pain or numbness […]
How is Facet Joint Arthritis Treated?
The facet joints are the joints at the back of the spine that help move the spine and allow the spine to safely bend and twist. The nerves that send signals to other parts of the body also exit through small holes in these joints. Healthy facet joints are lined with cartilage that allows the […]