CEO Blog

These days, there is quite a bit of focus, on total ankle replacement and small bone intermedulary fixation.

Both of these technologies represent product applications not previously proven for use in a majority of foot and ankle pathologies.  However, OrthoHelix is the first to step in and “take a look” at the opportunity.  At this time we feel that the designs being pursued in the market need substantial work.  

First, Ankle replacements hold the biggest challenge; relatively small joint, very significant loads and substantial restrictions on incision location and size.  In our mind, there are just too many challenges to predict a “Long Term” success.  You may wonder why OrthoHelix doesn’t jump in and drive new technologies in this area.  Well, it is simple, we have not found a solution, and we are careful to protect our image as a high quality, innovative developer of foot and ankle implants.   When the time is right, we will dig deeper.

Intermedulary implants in the midfoot, again represent “more implant than needed” to hold stability, and promote an environment for bone to heal, most unencumbered with hardware interference.

At OrthoHelix, we continue to focus on innovative designs for implants that are used on a regular basis.  We want to be the best at fundamentals.

As this blog progresses, we will begin addressing various opinions about the extremity market; its opportunities and OrthoHelix’s direction.