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OrthoHelix Ranked 2^nd Fastest Growing Company in Northeast Ohio in the 2011 Weatherhead 100

Medina, Ohio – December 2, 2011

OrthoHelix Surgical Designs has been ranked the 2^nd fastest growing company in Northeast Ohio in the 2011 Weatherhead 100. On December 1st, OrthoHelix was honored, along with other Northeast Ohio companies, at a black-tie event and learned of their ranking in this year’s 100. Winners are chosen based on percentage sales growth. “It is an honor to be recognized by Case Western Reserve’s Weatherhead Business School. The employees of OrthoHelix are a dedicated group of achievers, who take on difficult tasks in a competitive medical device market place. It is their efforts that are recognized by this award,” –Dennis Stripe, Chief Executive Officer.

OrthoHelix is dedicated to being a high growth company in Northeast Ohio and has recently been awarded an Ohio Third Frontier Grant for the second year in a row. The grant will allow OrthoHelix to develop products faster and add more jobs.

The Weatherhead 100 was forged as a venue for encouraging the truest spirit of entrepreneurialism and rewarding those companies that serve as a beacon to all businesses in Northeast Ohio. The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University uses a ranking system that acknowledges and brings together the region's fastest growing companies.Today, the Weatherhead 100 incorporates a method for further differentiating and distinguishing qualifying businesses that are both larger (Centurion) and smaller (Upstarts) companies. www.weatherhead100.org

OrthoHelix is a medical device company developing a comprehensive line of implants and instruments for use in small bone reconstructive surgery. OrthoHelix is dedicated to being the most responsive device maker in the orthopedic industry. We provide state of the art extremity fixation products that are reliable and easy to use. We enhance surgical outcomes of patients. Our vision is to be an orthopedic company that succeeds by listening to surgeons, giving them what they want and need for safer, faster, easier surgical procedures and improved patient outcomes. We take pride in upholding values of Integrity, Compliance, Dedication, Focus and Speed. Surgeons Speak. We Deliver.® www.orthohelix.com

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