What Médicus does

Médicus is a privately held, Quebec-based orthopedic and home healthcare company founded in 1957, operating 22+ retail showrooms across the province under the corporate umbrella Groupe Médicus and regional sub-brands Savard Oxybec and Ortho Service. The company delivers custom and prefabricated orthotic and prosthetic solutions (foot orthotics, knee orthoses, spinal orthotics, limb prosthetics, breast prostheses), orthopedic and clinical footwear, compression garments for venous and lymphatic conditions, mobility equipment (walkers, scooters, wheelchairs, crutches), home care products (lift chairs, hospital beds, bathroom aids), and sleep apnea treatment (CPAP devices and masks from ResMed and Philips Respironics). Its underlying clinical workflow combines computer-aided biomechanical evaluation, posture and gait analysis, pressure mapping, and digital imaging to fabricate custom devices on-site at branch locations staffed by certified orthotist-prosthetists; notable proprietary offerings include the Bio-DynamikMD orthotic line (multiple material combinations for stability, propulsion, and absorption) and the EVOKE MD knee orthosis for osteoarthritis (claimed 50% lighter than competing devices).

The business model is sales-led and executed exclusively through physical retail storefronts with appointment-based consultations; customers book online or by phone for biomechanical evaluations, then receive custom-fitted products, maintenance/repair services, or short-term equipment rentals. Revenue is generated across three streams: (1) one-time product sales of orthotics, prosthetics, compression garments, mobility and home care equipment, and sleep apnea devices; (2) usage-based rental of wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and CPAP equipment; and (3) professional services including biomechanical evaluation, custom fitting, respiratory therapy consultations, and equipment maintenance. Patient care is partly covered by provincial health insurance and private plans. Médicus markets through educational content, social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, and a community partnership with the Montreal Alouettes CFL franchise, while also holding Accreditation Canada certification for its respiratory therapy services.

Name

Médicus

Legal name

Médicus

Website

https://medicus.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Médicus is a Quebec-based orthopedic and home healthcare company operating 22+ retail branches, delivering custom orthotics, prosthetics, mobility equipment, compression garments, orthopedic footwear, and sleep apnea treatment to individuals with orthopedic, mobility, and respiratory conditions across Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthotic and Prosthetic Services

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Offices of Podiatrists (621391), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG), Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear Retail (CRAAADAG), Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG), Incontinence & Urological Supplies (Catheters, Briefs, Ostomy Supplies) (HSABAKAH), Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI)

Keywords

• Custom orthotic fabrication
• Prosthetic limb services
• Mobility equipment retail
• Compression garment therapy
• Sleep apnea treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sale of orthotics, prosthetics, compression garments, mobility equipment, shoes, home care products, and sleep apnea devices.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental services for wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, CPAP devices, and other mobility equipment. Available at branch locations.
3. Professional Services: Biomechanical evaluations, custom orthotic/prosthetic fitting services, maintenance and repair services, and sleep apnea therapy consultations with inhalotherapists.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Médicus designs, fabricates, and retails custom and prefabricated orthotics and prosthetics, orthopedic footwear, compression garments, mobility aids, home care products, and sleep apnea devices through its retail branches across Quebec. The company pairs its products with clinical services including biomechanical evaluation, custom fitting, sleep apnea treatment, equipment repair, and equipment rental, delivered by certified orthotist-prosthetists and respiratory therapists.

Product overview

Médicus is a Quebec-based orthopedic and home healthcare company offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom and prefabricated orthotic and prosthetic products, compression garments, mobility aids, sleep apnea treatment equipment, and home comfort solutions. The core product lines include foot orthotics (Bio-DynamikMD family with PERFOSTAB, MÉDITECH, DI-AR, DYNAFIN+, and pediatric variants), knee orthotics (including proprietary EVOKE MD for osteoarthritis), upper and lower limb orthotics, cranial helmets, spinal and cervical orthotics, prosthetic limbs, breast prostheses, orthopedic and clinical shoes, compression stockings and lymphedema garments, mobility equipment (walkers, scooters, wheelchairs, crutches), home care products (lift chairs, beds, bathroom aids), and CPAP devices and masks. Services include biomechanical evaluation, custom orthotic and prosthetic fabrication, custom footwear, sleep apnea treatment, equipment maintenance and repair, and equipment rental. The company operates multiple retail locations across Quebec and serves both individual consumers and institutional clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Savard Oxybec: Regional brand operating under the Médicus name
• Ortho Service

Products and services

• Bio-DynamikMD Custom Foot Orthotics Custom-made foot orthotics fabricated based on individual activity level, foot morphology, and pathologies, with multiple material combinations for stability, propulsion, absorption, and adaptability. Designed to restore biomechanical and postural alignment.
• Knee Orthotics (including exclusive EVOKE MD) Knee orthotics and braces providing reliable support and natural mobility, including stabilization (post-ligament instability, trauma, or surgery), immobilization (post-surgery or injury recovery), and arthritis-specific solutions through the proprietary EVOKE MD orthosis.
• Upper Limb Orthotics Orthotics and braces for wrist, hand, elbow, and shoulder conditions, including full and partial immobilization and movement support.
• Lower Limb Orthotics Lower limb orthotics (foot, ankle, leg, thigh) including articulated or rigid flexible options for treating various neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions such as foot drop, post-stroke sequelae, multiple sclerosis, ankle instability, post-polio hyperextension, post-stroke hyperextension, and quadriceps weakness. Also includes walking boots that immobilize the foot for healing.
• Pediatric Orthotics including Cranial Helmets Pediatric orthopedic treatments including foot orthotics, cranial orthotics (helmets that allow the skull to remodel through gentle pressures for positional cranial deformities), and tibio-pedal orthotics supporting children's growth and posture acquisition.
• Spinal and Cervical Orthotics Back and neck orthotics including lumbar braces for spinal support and cervical collars (including Halo and Minerva types) for traction and immobilization following fracture, surgery, or traumatic, rheumatic, or neuromuscular lesions.
• Limb Prostheses (Upper and Lower Extremity) Prosthetic limbs for upper extremities (arms, hands, fingers) and lower extremities (transfemoral, transtibial, transmetatarsal amputations) enabling walking, running, swimming, dancing, and daily activities with comfort and performance.
• Breast Prostheses and Post-Operative Clothing Breast prostheses (including the Amoena brand in multiple shapes, shades, and sizes with silicone construction and polyurethane finish) and post-operative clothing including compression bras, abdominal binders, and specialized garments for mastectomy, tumorectomy, reconstruction, and radiation recovery patients.
• Orthopedic Footwear (Clinical and Comfort) Orthopedic and comfort footwear including high-quality shoes and sandals with removable insoles for orthotic compatibility, and clinical orthopedic shoes for specific foot pathologies including foot edema, diabetic feet, toe sensitivity, hallux valgus, hammer toes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Morton's neuroma.
• Compression Garments (Medical and Lymphedema) Compression stockings and garments facilitating blood circulation and venous return for conditions including varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and deep vein thrombosis; specialized compression garments for lymphedema treatment improving lymphatic circulation and reducing swelling; and burn treatment garments.
• Mobility Equipment (Walkers, Scooters, Wheelchairs, Crutches) Walking and mobility aids including walkers and rollators with ergonomic handles and padded seats; electric mobility scooters (quadriporteurs and triporteurs) in compact, intermediate, and large formats; manual and electric wheelchairs including folding options; and crutches and canes (Canadian, aluminum, offset, quad, folding, and ice-tipped).
• Home Care Products Home comfort and aid products including power lift and reclining chairs, auto-locking rocking chairs, adjustable hospital beds and mattresses, orthopedic pillows and cushions, daily living aids (hip kits, adapted utensils, dressing aids, transfer boards, blood pressure monitors), bathroom safety equipment (raised toilet seats, bath benches, grab bars, bath lifts, transfer benches), incontinence products, and light therapy lamps with rehabilitation equipment.
• CPAP Sleep Apnea Devices and Masks Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices for treating sleep apnea (compact and travel models), sleep apnea masks (nasal pillows, nasal, and full-face from ResMed and Philips Respironics), and accessories (tubing supports, cleaning brushes, tube covers, chin straps, cleaning wipes, specialized pillows).
• Residential Adaptation Equipment Patient lifts and access ramps for improving home accessibility for people with permanent disabilities.
• Biomechanical Evaluation Service Biomechanical evaluation service analyzing gait, posture, and joint movements using computer-aided tools (gait analysis, posture analysis, pressure mapping, digital imaging) to identify musculoskeletal disorders and recommend appropriate orthotic treatment plans.
• Custom Orthotic Fabrication Service On-site custom orthotic fabrication and fitting services tailored to individual patient biomechanical needs, performed by certified orthotist-prosthetists.
• Custom Prosthetic Fabrication Service Custom prosthetic limb fabrication service for upper and lower extremity amputations.
• Custom Footwear Fabrication Service Custom-made shoe fabrication service for specific orthopedic needs.
• Sleep Apnea Treatment Service Sleep apnea treatment service including respiratory therapy consultations with inhalotherapists, therapeutic trials, CPAP device sales and rentals, mask fitting, and accessory provisioning.
• Equipment Maintenance and Repair Service Maintenance and repair services for orthotic and mobility equipment.
• Equipment Rental Service Equipment rental services for wheelchairs, walkers, mobility scooters, CPAP devices, and other mobility aids available at branch locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% lighter than other arthritis knee orthoses (EVOKE MD)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Les Alouettes de MontréalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMédicus is a partner of the Montreal Alouettes football team. This partnership supports community engagement and brand visibility in the Quebec sports community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Thuasne: French orthopedic and compression garments manufacturer with retail/service operations in Europe. Comparable product overlap (orthotics, compression, bracing) and similar custom-fitted clinical model.
• VitalAire (Air Liquide Healthcare): Canadian provider of CPAP/sleep apnea therapy, oxygen, and respiratory homecare services. Direct competitor in Médicus's sleep apnea (PPC) vertical across Canada.
• Amoena (Coloplast): Global leader in breast prostheses and post-mastectomy products (Amoena brand distributed by Coloplast). Direct comparable to Médicus's breast prosthetics and post-operative clothing line.
• Shoppers Home Health Care: Canadian retail chain (Loblaw-owned) selling mobility equipment, home care products, compression, and orthopedic footwear. Closest Canadian competitor for Médicus's retail walk-in mobility and home care business.
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces, insoles, compression stockings, and supports. Direct competitor to Médicus's bracing, insole, and compression product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Ossur: Global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics including prosthetic limbs, osteoarthritis braces (Unloader One), and compression therapy. Closest analog to Médicus's orthotic/prosthetic core, particularly around osteoarthritis bracing where EVOKE MD competes.
• Ottobock: German-headquartered global player in prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility solutions with patient-care clinics worldwide. Direct comparable for Médicus's prosthetic limb and orthotic services business.
• Hanger Clinic: Largest US orthotics and prosthetics provider with a similar multi-clinic model offering custom orthoses, prosthetic limbs, and rehabilitation services. Comparable to Médicus in product mix and clinical service delivery, though operating at much greater US geographic scale.
• DJO Global (DonJoy / Breg / ProCare): US-based orthopedic device company offering braces, supports, and rehabilitation products under DonJoy, Breg, and ProCare brands. Direct product-level competitor to Médicus's knee bracing and orthopedic supports.

Regional players

• Motion Composites: Quebec-based manufacturer of lightweight manual wheelchairs distributed globally. Canadian/Quebec peer in the mobility equipment space where Médicus operates, though Motion Composites is B2B manufacturing rather than retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Medicus1957/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/medicus.ca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laboratoire-orthopedique-medicus
• Instagraminstagram.com/groupemedicus

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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