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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

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

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The humeral head (arm bone) is the ball and the scapula’s (shoulder blade) glenoid cavity is the

ROC’s staff can assess patients and provide initial treatment, then refer them to the care of doctors at OOA’s multiple locations. Hand surgeons and other

When Ben Shah went in for surgery, he didn’t tell the pre-op nurse at Olympia Orthopaedics Associates everything. For example, he omitted any mention of

In honor of “ Hand Therapy Week”, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates would like to recognize our talented and dedicated Hand Therapists. Our specialty-trained hand therapy experts provide comprehensive hand therapy

Get your Hands Ready for Gardening – take a few minutes to warm your hands up with some of these stretching techniques: Fold your hands together

In recognition of American Society of Hand Therapists “ Hand Therapy Week”, we would like to help you recognize some common issues that bicyclists occur

#1: Sprains and Strains A sprain is overstretching or tearing of ligaments—the thick bands that connect bones. A strain is overstretching or tearing of tendons—the

If you sustain an injury this summer, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates will be here to help. Our Rapid Orthopaedic Care in Olympia and Lacey are staffed by Orthopedic specialists who