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READ FULL ARTICLE Over the last nearly 30 years, if you needed an orthopaedic surgeon, there is a good chance that you saw Dr. Stephen

Lamour is just one of the OOA doctors who provide onsite medical support during high school football games throughout Thurston County. The group also offers

What’s the Difference Between an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Specialist and a Podiatrist? Everyone wants the best available treatment. So if you injure your foot

For years, patients throughout the area have trusted Olympia Orthopaedic Associates with their orthopaedic and spine care – now we want to return the favor!

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

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

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

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,

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

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 tibia (shin bone) and talus (foot bone) form the ankle joint and cartilage covers the bones so the joint can move smoothly. Ligaments also

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