Anyone who has suffered from foot or ankle problems knows first-hand the significant impact on daily activities of walking, working and exercising or simply enjoying life. That’s why Olympia Orthopaedic Associates (OlyOrtho) Foot & Ankle Center’s medical team delivers advanced treatments, modern imaging and evidence-based protocols, and coordinates care among its specialists. And having highly trained foot and ankle specialists in Thurston County at a “one-stop shop” means patients don’t need to travel to Seattle or Tacoma for excellent urgent or routine care.
The specialists, including Dr. Tim DuMontier, Dr. Rich Lamour, Dr. Amy Winter and Dr. Michael Dujela, say foot and ankle issues are often underestimated. “They can have a profound impact on daily life and overall health,” the doctors explain. “At OlyOrtho, we offer advanced, comprehensive care across the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions helping patients stay active, independent, and doing the things they enjoy. All right here in the community.”
OlyOrtho’s Foot & Ankle Center Coordinates Specialist Care Locally to Get You Back on Your Feet
Foot and ankle pain can significantly limit everyday activities and when mobility is compromised, quality of life often suffers. “They can significantly impact overall health and well-being,” the doctors describe of foot and ankle problems. “Even small issues can cascade into larger health concerns.” These may include chronic pain and reduced activity levels; weight gain and cardiovascular decline; knee, hip, and back problems due to altered gait; and increased fall risk.
Patients can avoid long-term consequences by getting “back on their feet” physically and mentally. And that’s easier when the highest level of care is coordinated and local. The OlyOrtho Foot & Ankle Center offers comprehensive care with fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists, non-operative podiatry, and rehabilitation specialists. With four convenient locations, including an upcoming Hawks Prairie clinic, the Foot & Ankle Center’s team makes seamless care accessible.
“From the initial visit, with imaging if needed, to conservative care, surgery, and post-operative rehabilitation, everything is coordinated within one system,” the doctors explain. “OlyOrtho also has specialists in hip, knee, and spine problems and pain management. This integrated model offers several advantages including faster diagnosis and treatment planning, improved communication between providers, reduced need for multiple appointments at different locations with better continuity of care and outcomes. For patients, it means less stress and a more efficient path to recovery.”
OlyOrtho’s Foot and Ankle Center Collaborates to Treat Diverse Medical Conditions
From ingrown toenails to heel pain and ankle sprains to ankle replacement and deformity correction, the Foot & Ankle Center treats a diverse range of foot and ankle problems, making a specialized team approach valuable. The team includes five dedicated foot and ankle providers—three surgeons, one nonoperative podiatrist, and two physician assistants—working together to deliver personalized treatment.
“Our team is collaborative, highly experienced, and patient-centered,” the doctors explain. “We emphasize communication, both among providers and with patients, so care is coordinated. There is a shared commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and delivering care that reflects both the latest science and the individual needs of each patient.”
During appointments, patients can expect a thorough and thoughtful evaluation that includes a detailed history and physical exam, followed by imaging if needed. The providers evaluate and consider the entire limb for possible contributions to foot or ankle issues, then develop a treatment plan. The plan may include activity modification, bracing or orthotics, physical therapy, minimally invasive treatments, or more extensive surgical intervention.
“We provide the most advanced surgeries and techniques available with experts in minimal incision and arthroscopic techniques,” the doctors describe. Procedures include ankle replacement surgery, ankle ligament reconstruction with internal brace, Achilles repair with minimal incision technique, bunion surgery, flatfoot or high arch reconstruction, and more.
OlyOrtho Foot & Ankle Center Incorporates Podiatry Into Specialized Care Continuum
OlyOrtho now offers podiatry, integrating the subspecialty with orthopedic surgery. Podiatrists bring specialized expertise as the treatment team matches patients with the right providers to ensure no gaps in the continuum of care.
OlyOrtho’s Dr. Winter is a board-certified Doctor of Podiatry Medicine. She says podiatry explores effective conservative treatments whenever possible, helping many patients find relief without surgery. “In our nonoperative podiatry practice, common issues include heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sprains and strains, gout, bunions, neuromas, hammertoes, arthritis, fractures, and various skin and nail conditions such as warts, calluses, fungal infections, and ingrown toenails,” she explains.
Contact OlyOrtho’s Foot and Ankle Specialists To Restore Movement and Quality of Life
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates’ motto is “Your life in motion” because movement is essential to both physical health and overall well-being. Contact the Foot & Ankle Center today for an appointment and to return to the activities you love.
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