What Thuasne USA does

Thuasne USA, legally Lantz Medical, Inc. dba Thuasne USA, is the United States subsidiary of Thuasne Group, a Paris-founded medical appliance company established in 1847. The US entity, headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas with an additional facility in Merrillville, Indiana, manufactures and distributes prescription orthopedic braces and medical devices including ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee orthoses, spinal supports, wrist/hand supports, elbow supports, and compression garments for lymphedema management. The product architecture combines proprietary mechanical technologies such as the patented TM5+ hinge, the synergistic suspension strap system, SpryStep's posterior lateral strut positioning, composite laminated construction, and third-party platforms such as the BOA Fit System, with PDAC-approved HCPCS coding that enables insurance reimbursement across the portfolio.

The company's go-to-market combines direct sales to orthotists, prosthetists, and healthcare providers through a dedicated Rep Portal, e-commerce through thuasneusa.com for registered customers, and training/education through Thuasne Academy. Sub-brands including SpryStep (AFOs), Rebel (high-grade aluminum knee braces), PROTEK (sports bracing), Ligaflex (wrist/hand), and KnitRite (O&P textiles) support both off-the-shelf and custom-fabricated specialty orthoses. Pricing is primarily quote-based and contract-driven, with standard list pricing publicly visible but superseded by individual signed agreements.

Strategically, Thuasne USA is in an active expansion phase under a regional CEO appointed in 2024. The 2023 rebrand from Lantz Medical to Thuasne USA consolidated identity with the French parent, and the 2024 acquisition of Corflex Global broadened the US product portfolio. Distribution is operated through Salesforce-enabled sales operations, with public-facing marketing across content (Mobility Matters blog), video, social, and email channels. Geographic focus is North America, with no disclosed expansion outside that market despite parent-group global reach.

Name

Thuasne USA

Legal name

Lantz Medical, Inc. dba Thuasne USA

Website

https://thuasneusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Thuasne USA (Lantz Medical, Inc. dba Thuasne USA) is the US subsidiary of French Thuasne Group and manufactures and distributes prescription orthopedic braces, AFOs, knee orthoses, spinal supports, and compression products to healthcare professionals and patients across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Braces and Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Orthopedic braces
• Medical devices
• Ankle-foot orthoses
• Knee orthoses
• Sports medicine braces

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Thuasne USA generates revenue through the sale of orthopedic braces, orthoses, and related medical devices to healthcare providers, medical professionals, and patients. Products include knee braces, ankle-foot orthoses, spinal supports, and compression garments sold through direct sales, e-commerce, and distribution channels.
2. Custom Orthoses: Revenue from custom-fabricated specialty orthoses including custom knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs), custom ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), and custom elbow braces made to individual patient specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thuasne USA manufactures and distributes prescription orthopedic braces and medical devices, including ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee orthoses and braces, spinal supports, wrist/thumb supports, walking boots, and compression garments. The company organizes its catalog across body regions (Foot & Ankle, Knee, Spine, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Thumb, Lymphedema, Pediatric, and O&P Textiles) under brands such as SpryStep, Rebel Series, ProTek, Ligaflex, Malleo Dynastab, and SLEEQ, supplying healthcare professionals and patients across the United States.

Product overview

Thuasne USA is a subsidiary of Thuasne (a company founded in 1847 in Paris, France) specializing in orthopaedic braces and medical supports. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of prescription braces and orthoses organized across multiple body regions including Foot & Ankle, Knee, Spine, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Thumb, Lymphedema, and Pediatric categories. The core product lines include the SpryStep AFO series (SpryStep One, SpryStep Original, SpryStep Pediatric, SpryStep Max, SpryStep Neuro, SpryStep Ligament, and SpryStep Carbon Footplate), the Rebel knee brace series (Rebel Ligament, Rebel Lite, Rebel Pro, Rebel Lock, and Rebel Reliever), the ProTek sports bracing line (EXOGuard, Premier Custom, Bold, Air Townsend, Action Reliever, Genu Pro Activ, Custom Ankle, Townsend Custom Elbow), and various soft supports including Ligaflex, Ligastrap, Silistab, Ligacast, Malleo Dynastab, XLR8 walking boots, and Genuextrem. The SpryStep Vector KAFO, SpryStep KO (OA, Ligament, Neuro variants), and SLEEQ AP+ represent additional specialized offerings for complex orthopaedic needs. Thuasne USA also acquired Corflex Global in 2024 to expand their global product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROTEK: Sports line of bracing offering off-the-shelf and custom bracing options for athletes
• SpryStep
• Rebel Series
• Thuasne Academy
• KnitRite

Products and services

• SpryStep One AFO Universal ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) featuring proprietary posterior lateral strut positioning designed to enhance energy return and patient compliance; for patients with foot drop, ankle instability, and related gait impairments.
• SpryStep Original AFO Original SpryStep ankle-foot orthosis with proprietary posterior-lateral strut position for patient compliance and amplified energy return.
• SpryStep Pediatric AFO Pediatric ankle-foot orthosis using durable composite laminated construction for foot drop, idiopathic toe walking, mild knee hyperextension, and mild foot/ankle instability in children; PDAC approved (L1951).
• SpryStep Max AFO AFO designed for excessive dorsiflexion, knee instability during stance phase, excessive knee flexion, and quadricep weakness; PDAC approved (L1932/L1933).
• SpryStep Ligament Knee Orthosis Knee orthosis incorporating Thuasne's patented TM5+ Hinge for ligament injuries, reconstructive surgery, or prophylactic use.
• SpryStep Neuro Knee Orthosis Durable, versatile knee orthosis designed for severe instabilities or hyperextension requiring a locking or heavy-duty hinge orthosis; PDAC approved (L1846, L2755).
• SpryStep Carbon Footplate Carbon fiber footplate with integrated toe ramp, rigid carbon core, and trimmable composite materials for turf toe and foot pain relief and customization.
• Rebel Reliever Knee Brace Knee brace with compression and support features for ligament injuries and/or reconstructive knee surgery.
• Rebel Ligament Knee Brace High-grade aluminum knee brace incorporating Townsend patented hinge technology and suspension features for ligament injuries and reconstructive surgery recovery.
• Rebel Lite Knee Brace Lightweight, less rigid version of the Rebel knee brace series for ligament injuries and reconstructive knee surgery; PDAC approved (L1845).
• Rebel Pro Knee Brace Heaviest-duty version of the Rebel knee brace series designed for heavy users and contact sports.
• Rebel Lock Knee Brace Knee brace designed for severe instabilities requiring a locking orthosis with anti-rotation tibia shell.
• SLEEQ AP+ Lower Back Brace Lower back support brace designed for lumbar stabilization and pain relief; used for spinal support, lower back pain, and posture-related support.
• ROM-R Customizable Stabilization Knee Brace Range-of-motion knee brace with drop locks and tool-free adjustable flexion/extension settings for post-operative fixation.
• Genuextrem Knee Support Medical-grade compression knee support with flexible lateral stays for mild to moderate knee strains and sprains.
• X-treme Guard Knee Guard Shock-absorbing knee guard with modular design for high-motor sports, high-impact activities, and construction work.
• Malleo Dynastab BOA Ankle Brace Ankle brace integrating BOA Fit System dial closure with figure-8 strapping for fast, precise fit and lateral reinforcement.
• Malleo Dynastab BOA Open Ankle Brace Lightweight, low-profile ankle brace with BOA Fit System featuring full posterior opening for easy step-in application.
• Malleo Dynastab Ankle Brace Stabilizing ankle brace with strap system for ankle support and protection.
• Silistab Achillo Achilles Tendon Support Achilles tendon support brace for ankle stabilization.
• Malleo Go Ankle Brace Lightweight ankle brace for active patients requiring ankle stability.
• Ligacast Anatomic Ankle Brace Stabilizing ankle brace with rigid side shells and asymmetrical design for moderate/severe sprains and malleolar fractures; PDAC approved (L4350).
• Ligaflex Pro Wrist/Thumb Support Wrist and thumb support for light to moderate sprains, ligament injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and post-operative immobilization; PDAC approved (L3908).
• Ligaflex Pro+ Wrist/Thumb Support Enhanced wrist and thumb support with thumb spica for wrist sprains, thumb sprains, scaphoid fractures, and arthritis.
• Ligaflex Boxer Wrist-Hand-Finger Orthosis Wrist-hand-finger orthosis for non-displaced 4th and 5th metacarpal fractures and post-operative support.
• Dynastab Dual Wrist Support Wrist support with anatomical palmar stay for mild wrist sprains, tendinitis, and rheumatic disease treatment.
• Silistab Epi Tennis Elbow Support Tennis elbow support with dimpled silicone inserts for insertion epicondylitis and epitrochleitis treatment; PDAC approved (A4466).
• XLR8 Series Walking Boot Full-shell pneumatic walking boot providing anatomical fit and protection for toe and foot injuries with rocker bottom sole; PDAC approved (L4360/L4361).
• PediWalker Pediatric Walking Boot Fixed-ankle pediatric walking boot designed as a durable alternative to casting for Grade 1, 2, and 3 ankle sprains and stable fractures in children.
• ProTek EXOGuard Sports Knee Guard Sports knee guard from the ProTek product line designed for athletes requiring protective bracing.
• ProTek Premier Custom Sports Knee Brace Custom sports knee brace from the ProTek product line offering personalized fit for athletes.
• ProTek Bold Sports Knee Brace Off-the-shelf sports knee brace from the ProTek line for athletes requiring robust knee support.
• ProTek Air Townsend Sports Knee Brace Sports knee brace with Townsend hinge technology from the ProTek sports bracing line.
• ProTek Action Reliever Sports Knee Brace Sports knee brace designed for athletes needing action and impact protection.
• ProTek Genu Pro Activ Knee Brace Sports knee brace with activation features from the ProTek product line.
• ProTek Premier Custom Ankle Brace Custom ankle brace from ProTek product line offering personalized fit for athletes.
• ProTek Townsend Custom Elbow Brace Custom elbow brace from ProTek product line for athletes requiring personalized elbow support.
• Custom Specialty Orthoses Custom-fabricated specialty orthoses including custom knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs), custom ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), and custom elbow braces made to individual patient specifications via direct professional fitting.
• O&P Textiles (KnitRite) O&P Textiles product line marketed under the KnitRite brand, supplying orthotics and prosthetics industry materials and fabric components.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Corflex GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThuasne acquired US company Corflex Global to expand its global product portfolio, strengthening Thuasne's position in the orthopedic medical device market through product line expansion and market consolidation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Enovis (DJO/DonJoy): Enovis is the largest US orthopedic bracing and DME platform, with the DonJoy and Breg brands directly competing across knee, ankle, shoulder, and spine categories where Thuasne USA operates (Rebel Series vs DonJoy Defiance, SpryStep vs various AFOs). It is a broad incumbent with significantly larger scale and US sales force coverage than Thuasne USA.

Direct peers

• Össur: Össur is a global leader in orthopedic bracing, prosthetics, and compression therapy, with direct AFO, knee, and spinal support offerings that compete head-to-head with Thuasne USA's SpryStep and Rebel lines. Both companies sell through orthotists/prosthetists and emphasize proprietary mechanical technology and PDAC-coded products for the US market.
• Bauerfeind: Bauerfeind is a German orthopedic bracing specialist (founded 1929) whose knee, ankle, back, and wrist braces overlap substantially with Thuasne USA's product families (Malleo Dynastab vs Bauerfeind MalleoTrain, SLEEQ vs LumboTrain). It is one of the closest premium competitors in the US DME channel.
• medi USA:

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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