What Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics does

Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics (Boston O&P) is a US-based, pediatric-focused orthotics and prosthetics provider founded in 1970, headquartered in Stoughton, Massachusetts. The company manufactures and fits custom orthotic devices for scoliosis and other spinal conditions (the Boston Brace product family including the Original, Boston Brace 3D, Night Shift, RC, Body Jacket, Overlap Brace, and Soft Spinal Orthosis), cranial remolding helmets for plagiocephaly (Boston Band), a full range of lower-limb orthoses (AFOs, SMOs, KAFOs, HKAFOs, UCBs), Lycra-based Dynamic Movement Orthoses for neuromuscular conditions, and custom prosthetics for pediatric and adult limb differences. Devices are produced using CAD/CAM workflows with 3D digital scanning of patient anatomy in place of traditional plaster casting, and the Boston Sensor (standard of care since 2021) embeds compliance tracking into scoliosis braces.

The company operates through 25+ owned clinics across the US Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West as well as one international clinic in the United Kingdom, supplemented by a Certified Partner Program that trains external orthotists to deliver Boston O&P protocols. Distribution is reinforced by co-located clinics inside top pediatric hospitals including Boston Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Revenue is generated through device fabrication and fitting fees reimbursed primarily via insurance, plus clinical evaluation and follow-up services (in-person and telehealth).

In January 2024, Boston O&P was acquired by OrthoPediatrics Corp. (NASDAQ: KIDS) for a reported $80 million to expand the parent's pediatric Specialty Bracing division into non-surgical treatment; it now operates as a subsidiary within the OrthoPediatrics family while retaining the Boston O&P brand and clinic footprint.

Name

Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics

Legal name

Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics

Website

https://bostonoandp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics is a 1970-founded US pediatric orthotics and prosthetics provider that designs, fabricates, and fits custom Boston Brace scoliosis braces, Boston Band cranial helmets, lower-limb orthoses, DMOs, and prosthetics using CAD/CAM technology across 25+ clinics and a certified partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

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), Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH), Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAO)

Keywords

• Pediatric orthotic devices
• Scoliosis bracing systems
• Cranial remolding helmets
• Lower limb orthoses
• Custom pediatric prosthetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices34 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Orthotic Devices: Boston O&P manufactures and fits custom orthotic devices including scoliosis braces (Boston Brace Original, Boston Brace 3D, Night Shift), cranial helmets (Boston Band), and lower limb orthoses (AFOs, SMOs, KAFOs). Devices are custom-made for each patient based on CAD/CAM scans. Revenue is generated through device fabrication, fitting, and follow-up care services.
2. Prosthetic Devices: Custom prosthetic devices for pediatric and adult patients with limb differences and amputations. Services include consultation, evaluation, check socket fitting, final prosthesis fabrication, and ongoing follow-up care.
3. Clinical Care Services: Patient care services including initial evaluations, device fitting, adjustment appointments, follow-up visits, and telehealth consultations. Services provided at company-owned clinics and through certified partner locations.
4. Dynamic Movement Orthoses (DMOs): Lycra-based dynamic orthoses available in pre-sized (DMO Essentials) and custom configurations for neuromuscular conditions. Fabricated and fitted through certified partner network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics designs, manufactures, and clinically fits custom pediatric orthotic and prosthetic devices. Core product families include the Boston Brace system for scoliosis treatment, the Boston Band cranial remolding orthosis for plagiocephaly, lower-limb orthoses (AFOs, KAFOs, SMOs, UCBLs, HKAFOs), Dynamic Movement Orthoses, and pediatric prosthetic limbs, delivered through company-owned clinics, a Certified Partner network, and telehealth.

Product overview

Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics offers a comprehensive portfolio of pediatric orthotic and prosthetic solutions centered around its flagship Boston Brace system for scoliosis. The product line includes multiple scoliosis brace variants (Boston Brace Original, Boston Brace 3D, Boston Brace Night Shift, Boston Brace RC, Boston Body Jacket, Boston Overlap Brace, and Boston Soft Spinal Orthosis) differentiated by rigidity, wear schedule, and curve type suitability, complemented by the Boston Sensor adherence monitor. For cranial asymmetries, the Boston Band helmet provides plagiocephaly treatment using 3D scanning and CAD/CAM fabrication. Lower limb solutions span AFOs, SMOs, UCBs, KAFOs, and HKAFOs. The Dynamic Movement Orthoses (DMO) line uses lycra-based compression technology for neuromuscular conditions. Prosthetic services cover pediatric and adult populations with upper and lower limb options. All products leverage CAD/CAM scanning technology for custom fitting, supported by Decorative Transfers for patient customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boston Brace: The authentic Boston Brace system for scoliosis treatment, including Boston Brace Original, Boston Brace 3D, Boston Brace Night Shift, and related products.
• Boston Band

Products and services

• Boston Brace (Original)

Quantifiable outcome

• 78.9% of patients treated with the authentic Boston Brace avoided scoliosis surgery
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Boston Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston O&P supplies scoliosis braces and orthotic devices to Boston Children's Hospital, one of the top-ranked pediatric hospitals in the country. The company maintains clinic locations within Boston Children's Hospital facilities.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston O&P is trusted by and supplies Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), another top-ranked pediatric hospital, with orthotic devices and treatment services.
• Certified Partners (Orthotists)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoston O&P operates a Certified Partner Program that trains and certifies external orthotists to provide Boston O&P products and treatment protocols. Partners are selected based on passion, ability, and geography. They provide extended geographic coverage for patients near company-owned clinics. Partners receive continuing education through eLearning Center and provide feedback that informs product improvement.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hanger Clinic: Largest U.S. provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care with a national clinic network; competes directly with Boston O&P in pediatric and adult bracing, scoliosis management, and lower-limb orthoses.
• Fillauer: U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of prosthetic components and orthotic devices; comparable in pediatric and adult prosthetic/orthotic product portfolio and clinic-channel distribution.
• Spinal Technology: Specialty manufacturer of custom spinal orthoses including scoliosis braces (e.g., Providence, Charleston braces); directly competes with Boston O&P's Boston Brace line in pediatric spinal bracing.
• Becker Orthopedic: Manufacturer of lower-limb orthotic components (AFOs, KAFOs, stance-control joints); serves the same orthotic fabrication supply chain that feeds Boston O&P's lower-limb orthosis business.
• Trulife: Manufacturer and distributor of orthotic, prosthetic, and breast care products; overlaps with Boston O&P in spinal bracing, lower-limb orthoses, and pediatric/adult prosthetics.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics and a major orthotics manufacturer; overlaps with Boston O&P in prosthetic limbs and lower-limb orthoses (AFOs/KAFOs) across pediatric and adult populations.
• Össur: Globally diversified prosthetics and bracing company with strong scoliosis bracing and lower-limb orthotic franchises; competes with Boston O&P in scoliosis management (e.g., Miami J-style collars, braces) and prosthetics.

Emerging players

• Allard USA: Specialty orthotics manufacturer focused on dynamic and carbon-fiber braces (e.g., ToeOFF, BlueRocker AFO family); competes with Boston O&P's lower-limb orthotic line, especially for active pediatric and adult patients.
• College Park Industries: Manufacturer of custom prosthetic feet and lower-limb components; partial overlap with Boston O&P's prosthetics line in pediatric and adult limb deficiency applications.

Regional players

• Scheck & Siress (now part of Hanger): Historically a Midwest-focused O&P provider with deep pediatric orthotic expertise; now integrated into Hanger but historically competed regionally with Boston O&P in scoliosis and lower-limb pediatric care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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