OrthoPediatrics designs, develops and distributes anatomically appropriate orthopedic implants for children and small stature patients with the aid of collaborative input from orthopedic surgeon designers. The company has initiatives in eight core areas:

1. Trauma & Fracture Management


2. Specialty Products


3. Joint Reconstruction & Limb Preservation


4. Spine


5. BioRestorables


6. Biologics


7. Devices & Medical Equipment


8. Bracing & Soft Goods

Trauma & Fracture Management

This segment of the business consists of multiple anatomically designed products to address pediatric long bone trauma while providing the surgeon with a wide array of options.  OrthoPediatrics has introduced the most complete line of 4.0mm cannulated screws with various lengths and thread patterns that are best utilized by pediatric orthopedic surgeons.

4.0mm self-tapping cannulated screws

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In 2008, OrthoPediatrics introduced the Scwire™ - a "half screw, half wire" multipurpose device that provides agility, compression and superior fixation.  The Scwire™ is available in 2.5mm with multiple thread length options for a variety of applications.

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Also in 2008, OrthoPediatrics launched the next generation flexible nail, PediFlex™.  Elastic intra-medullary nailing of long bone fracture is an excellent technique in the surgical treatment of long bone fracture in children. It is safe, less invasive and associated with fewer complications. Unlike other flexible nails on the market, PediFlex™ is the next generation nail designed by world-renowned surgeon and original inventor, Dr. Pierre Lascomb of Nancy University in France.  Commonly referred to as the "Nancy" nail from its origin, this device has a long history of proven results.  Dr. Lascomb's new tip design incorporates some of the same properties found in high performance hyperbolic snow skis.  PediFlex™is offered in both titanium (1.5mm - 4.5mm) and stainless steel (1.5mm - 4.0mm) in increments of 0.5mm to accommodate all surgeon preferences, and because "with kids you've got to be flexible™".

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OrthoPediatrics is currently collaborating with numerous leaders in the pediatric orthopedic community in an effort to bring to market needed innovation for trauma and fracture management, so check back often for news and product updates.

Specialty Products

These products aim to address specific pediatric indications such as varus/valgus deformity correction, rotational deformity correction, SCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis), limb lengthening and others. OrthoPediatrics is currently working in conjunction with some of the top pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the world to ensure the release of several proprietary technologies that will address a multitude of orthopedic conditions in a minimally invasive fashion.

Deformity Correction.  Limb deformities in children are relatively common and occasionally require surgical treatment.  Techniques that take advantage of open growth plates are unique and allow for gradual correction with significantly less morbidity than osteotomy.  PediPlates™, by OrthoPediatrics offers the first complete solution of anatomically designed for physeal tethering.  The new stainless steel I-Plate and O-Plate offer a secure implant, a minimally invasive approach and allow for immediate weight bearing, thus enhancing a speedy postoperative recovery.

Another addition to the PediPlates™ family is the H-Plate.  Also available in stainless steel, the H-Plate offers a secure solution for rotational osteotomies of the distal tibia.  The concept of utilizing an H-Plate to correct distal tibial rotational deformities has recently been implemented with much success.  Current fixation systems do not allow for correction of these deformities through the metaphysic.  The H-Plate is low profile, has great material strength but yet allows contouring in 3 planes.  These attributes lead to a safer and simpler technique allowing the osteotomy to be performed as close to the epiphysis as possible and minimizing the number of incisions required.

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Pediatric Patient-Specific Implants.  OrthoPediatrics' patient-specific implant capabilities are unique to the medical device industry. While most orthopedic companies have custom manufacturing departments that can take a standard line product and adapt it to fit certain defects, deformities or patient size, it has been the experience of those at OrthoPediatrics that these departments are not properly trained to read and truly interpret pediatric x-rays. OrthoPediatrics continues to grow its specialized in-house engineering expertise to quickly design and develop patient-specific implants for children. The team at OrthoPediatrics has extensive patient-specific and custom orthopedic product experience.

Joint Reconstruction & Limb Preservation

OrthoPediatrics believes this area is one of the most underserved market segments in orthopedics, and is working with leading surgeons, institutions and organizations dedicated to the treatment of several pediatric rare bone diseases in an effort to develop much needed products for this often neglected segment.  For additional information, please contact OrthoPediatrics.

Spine

The pediatric spine market is the largest and most advanced of all the pediatric orthopedic segments, however OrthoPediatrics’ has identified several key areas that could potentially change the way pediatric spinal deformity correction is performed today.  For additional information on the company's product development initiatives, please contact OrthoPediatrics.

BioRestorables

Fundamental to the company’s research is its detailed understanding of the healing process in children. To reduce the number of surgeries and improve outcomes for children, the company is actively exploring various biodegradable biomaterials that have great potential in medical implants. These biomaterials enhance the healing of bone or soft tissue injuries to the skeleton, such as those caused by trauma or surgery, and can be designed to dissolve in 2-4 months, and completely in 2-4 years. Implants made from biomaterials offer a number of significant advantages over existing metal implants for patients and surgeons, including a significantly reduced need for implant removal surgery in growing children thereby avoiding unnecessary risk and expense and a more natural clinical result as implant degradation promotes a progressive shift of load to the new bone.

Biologics

The science of biologics is a very promising field for the treatment of various diseases and conditions in children, and is a long-term focus of OrthoPediatrics. Children have unique natural healing properties that, when harnessed, can do amazing things for those suffering from many conditions, such as rare diseases and growth plate issues. The goal of present research is to prevent growth abnormalities after growth plate fractures by regenerating normal growth plate tissue at the site of injury. This promising science could potentially change the way children’s orthopedic conditions are treated today. The company is also exploring several other promising areas in biologics that will complement existing portfolio technologies.

Distal femur after growth plate injury		Growth plate-cells converting to bone

Normal growth plate formation under magnification

Devices & Medical Equipment

OrthoPediatrics has identified several areas where innovation has been stagnant for decades.  For example, cast removal systems (or cast saws) have not changed in years. Cast saws often scare children with their loud oscillating blades, hoses, wires, and cumbersome design.  To address these issues, OrthoPediatrics has developed the QCR – the Quiet Cast Removal System, which will make its market debut in early 2009.  OrthoPediatrics' goal is to identify and develop commercial opportunities that reduce trauma for pediatric patients, both physically and emotionally.

In addition to patient-specific implant capabilities, OrthoPediatrics has the capacity to quickly design and develop custom instrumentation for pediatric orthopedic surgeons. Most instruments used by pediatric orthopedic surgeons today are designed for the adult market. Consequently, many pediatric orthopedic surgeons have altered instrumentation themselves for their own use. Not only does this put the patient, surgeon and associated hospital at risk, it can also be very expensive and time consuming.

OrthoPediatrics is committed to offering instrumentation that is suited for use in pediatric orthopedic surgery and is ergonomically appropriate for the surgeons. Click here to download our Custom Instrument Brochure.

Bracing & Soft Goods

As OrthoPediatrics works with pediatric surgeons throughout the U.S., we will continue to identify unmet needs and underserved areas that can be addressed through joint ventures and partnerships with other providers who share a similar mission and want to take advantage of OrthoPediatrics' established distribution channels.