Stinus Orthopädie

What Stinus Orthopädie does

Stinus Orthopädie GmbH is a fourth-generation, family-owned German orthopedic healthcare company founded in 1905 in Achern, Baden-Württemberg, and led by Dr. med. Hartmut Stinus. The company operates 12 retail branches across the Baden region (Achern, Bühl, Kehl, Offenburg, Rastatt, Schramberg, Gengenbach) with over 85 employees, providing custom orthopedic devices, prosthetics, orthoses, compression therapy, rehabilitation equipment, breast prosthetics, neurological orthopedic care, and custom-built rehabilitation aids. Customers are predominantly patients carrying doctor prescriptions, with services billed directly to statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurers; smaller customer segments include sports athletes, diabetic patients, and corporate accounts served via the Stinus Motion sub-brand for sports, movement analysis, corporate health management, and workplace safety.

The product portfolio combines traditional orthopedic craftsmanship with digital measurement and manufacturing technologies. Core technical capabilities include L.A.S.A.R. Posture digital static analysis (laser + Kistler pressure plate), Bauerfeind Bodytronic 610 contactless 3D infrared body scanning, Jurtin Medical vacuum-molded unloading insoles, and 3D-printed prosthetics using carbon-kevlar, titanium, and high-performance plastics. Stinus also delivers neuro-orthopedic care through the L300 Go multi-channel functional electrical stimulation system. Key technology partners include Otto Bock (prosthetics), Bauerfeind and Medi (compression therapy), and Jurtin Medical (insoles), with a sister company, Stinova, providing barrier-free construction and home modification services as an extension of the orthopedic care pathway.

The business model is a prescription-driven, direct-to-patient retail and insurance-billing operation. Patients visit branches with prescriptions; Stinus handles insurance pre-approval, fits the device, and collects the statutory 10% co-payment (Zuzahlung, €5-€10 minimum/maximum), with patients paying incremental out-of-pocket amounts (Wirtschaftliche Aufzahlung) for higher-end upgrades. Revenue streams include one-time sales of custom orthotics, recurring compression garment renewals (typically 2 sets/year per insurer), and usage-based rental of rehabilitation equipment. Distribution is anchored in the 12 owned branches with home delivery for larger equipment and a Sanivita online shop partnership. The company has no disclosed external capital, no parent company, and no known M&A activity, operating as an independent Mittelstand family business alongside its Stinova sister company.

Name

Stinus Orthopädie

Legal name

Stinus Orthopädie GmbH

Website

https://stinus-orthopaedie.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stinus Orthopädie GmbH is a fourth-generation, family-owned German orthopedic company founded in 1905. Operating 12 retail branches across Baden with 85+ employees, it provides custom orthopedic devices, prosthetics, rehabilitation equipment, and compression therapy primarily to health insurance-covered patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Devices and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG), Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI), Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic devices
• Custom orthopaedic shoes
• Rehabilitation equipment
• Prosthetics and orthotics
• Compression therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Achern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance-Covered Products: Orthopaedic devices prescribed by doctors and covered by statutory or private health insurance. Stinus handles the pre-approval process with insurance providers. Patient pays statutory co-payment (Zuzahlung) of 10% (minimum €5, maximum €10). Higher-end products may require additional out-of-pocket payment (Wirtschaftliche Aufzahlung).
2. Custom Orthopaedic Products: Custom-made orthopaedic shoes, insoles, prostheses, orthoses, and other devices. May be fully or partially covered by health insurance with prescription. Some specialized items (e.g., custom sports orthotics) may be paid directly by patient.
3. Compression Therapy Products: Compression stockings for lymphedema, lipedema, and venous conditions. Health insurance typically covers two sets per year. Rental options available for rehabilitation equipment.
4. Rehabilitation Equipment Rental: Wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and other rehabilitation equipment available for rental periods. Rental income from short-term equipment loans, typically covered by insurance with prescription.
5. Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices: Individual prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices for patients after amputation or with spinal conditions. High-tech options including microprocessor-controlled components available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stinus Orthopädie manufactures, fits, and supplies custom orthopaedic devices including orthopaedic shoes, insoles, bandages, orthoses, prosthetics, compression garments, and breast prosthetics, as well as rehabilitation and care equipment (wheelchairs, beds, lifts). The company serves patients with medical prescriptions across 12 retail branches in the Baden region, handling insurance pre-approval, professional measurement and fitting, and home delivery for larger equipment.

Product overview

Stinus Orthopädie is a fourth-generation family healthcare company founded in 1905, operating 12 locations with over 85 employees. The company offers a comprehensive orthopedic product portfolio organized into two main divisions: (1) Orthopedic products including custom orthopedic insoles (with specialized Jurtin Medical® system), custom orthopedic shoes, diabetic foot care, compression therapy (with Bodytronic 610 measurement), bandages and orthoses, prosthetics and orthotics, corset/girdle provision, breast prosthetics, neurological orthopedic care, and custom rehab construction (Reha-Sonderbau); and (2) Stinus Motion for sports athlete supply, movement analysis, and corporate health management. The company uses advanced measurement technologies including L.A.S.A.R. Posture for digital static analysis and L300 Go functional electrical stimulation for neurological conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stinus Motion: Sports performance services, movement analyses, corporate health management, and workplace safety.
• Stinova

Products and services

• Orthopädische Einlagen (Custom Orthopaedic Insoles) Custom orthopedic insoles designed to correct foot misalignment, relieve pain, and improve body posture. Available in supportive, cushioning, corrective, and sensomotor/activating types for patients with foot and postural conditions.
• Orthopädische Schuhe & Maßschuhe (Custom Orthopaedic Shoes) Custom-made orthopedic shoes and inner shoes for patients who cannot be adequately treated with insoles or shoe modifications. Includes orthopedic boots, comfort shoes, and custom-fitted footwear.
• Diabetikerversorgung (Diabetic Foot Care) Specialized diabetic foot care products including protective shoes, prophylactic shoes, custom orthotics, diabetes-adapted footbeds and insoles, foot pressure measurement, and gait analysis for diabetic patients.
• Komfort- & Sportschuhe (Comfort and Sports Shoes) Wide selection of comfort and sports shoes including New Balance and Saucony brands, available with custom-fitted sport-specific insoles. Includes running and walking shoes.
• Bandagen & Orthesen (Bandages and Orthoses) Orthopedic bandages and orthoses for stabilization, guidance, and relief of joints and body regions. Includes ankle, knee, wrist, back, and shoulder bandages as well as knee, ankle, back, and hand orthoses.
• Prothesenversorgung (Prosthetic Devices) Individual prosthetic provision for people after amputation, using modern technologies including carbon-kevlar mixtures, titanium, and high-performance plastics with digital scanner technology and 3D printing.
• Korsett- & Miederversorgung (Corset and Girdle Provision) Custom corset and girdle provision for stabilizing and relieving the trunk and spine. Corsets are used for scoliosis, post-operative care, and chronic conditions; girdles support the lower back and abdominal muscles.
• Reha-Technik & Pflegehilfsmittel (Rehabilitation and Care Equipment) Rehabilitation and care equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, beds, care aids, ergometers, blood pressure monitors, oxygen therapy, and patient/stair lifts. Available for rent or purchase.
• Kompressionstherapie (Compression Therapy) Medical compression therapy using compression stockings for treatment of venous and lymphatic diseases, including flat-knit compression stockings for lipedema and lymphedema, and circular-knit for venous insufficiency.
• Brustprothetik (Breast Prosthetics) Breast prosthetics consultation and supply including adhesive epitheses, breast prostheses, compensatory forms, and specially selected bras and swimwear. Available at competence centers in Achern, Bühl, Kehl, and Rastatt.
• Neuroorthopädische Versorgung (Neurological Orthopaedic Care) Specialized orthopedic supplies for neurological conditions including stroke, MS, Parkinson's disease, and spastic/paralytic conditions. Includes functional electrical stimulation (FES) systems, foot lifter orthoses, and custom orthotics.
• Reha-Sonderbau (Custom Rehabilitation Equipment Construction) Custom rehabilitation equipment construction for complex disabilities and special mobility requirements. Includes customized wheelchairs with adapted seat shells, mobility aids, and adaptive daily living equipment (ADL aids).
• Stinus Motion (Sports and Corporate Health Services) Sports athlete supply, movement analysis, corporate health management, and workplace safety services. Locations equipped with computer and video technology for gait analysis. Operated via the Stinus Motion sub-brand and website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diabetic foot complications preventable through proper footwear and regular monitoring
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Otto BockcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor manufacturer of prosthetic components and orthopaedic devices. Otto Bock products are featured and used in Stinus orthopaedic solutions. Their chip-controlled prosthetic components are available for patient fitting.
• Bauerfeind AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of compression therapy products and orthopaedic supports. Bauerfeind's Bodytronic 610 measurement system is used in Stinus for precise compression garment fitting.
• Medi GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of compression stockings, orthopaedic supports, and medical devices. Medi products are featured in Stinus compression therapy and orthopaedic departments.
• LiftstarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for stair lifts, platform lifts, and home lifts. Stinus refers customers for accessibility solutions and displays Liftstar branding in branches.
• StinovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in barrier-free and disabled-accessible construction. Stinova provides consulting for home modifications including bathroom adaptations for optimal orthopaedic care in home settings.
• Jurtin MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of innovative vacuum-molded insole systems. Stinus uses Jurtin Medical's unique unloading foot technique and insole system for heel correction and body posture optimization.
• Förderverein Paralympic Ski TeamminorOthersStinus supports this Paralympic sports organization as part of corporate social responsibility.
• Förderkreis Forum Illenau e.V.minorOthersStinus supports this local cultural foundation as part of community engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sanitätshaus Aktuell AG: German cooperative of independent Sanitätshaus (medical supply retail) locations. Most direct comparable to Stinus's branch-based retail model, offering orthopaedic shoes, insoles, compression therapy, and rehabilitation equipment across Germany.
• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German orthopaedic technology manufacturer and supplier offering orthoses, prosthetic components, and orthotic fabrication materials. Directly comparable to Stinus in product breadth (orthotics, prosthetics, materials) with overlapping customer base of German orthopaedic workshops.

Broad incumbents

• Medi GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of medical compression stockings, orthopaedic supports, and medical devices. Comparable to Stinus as a core supplier of compression products; Medi operates both B2B and direct-to-consumer channels at larger scale than Stinus's regional retail footprint.
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. Comparable to Stinus through its prosthetics division, where Stinus is a fitting partner; however, Ottobock manufactures its own microprocessor-controlled components and operates patient care centers across many countries.
• Össur hf. Icelandic global manufacturer of prosthetics, bracing, and supports. Comparable to Stinus in prosthetics and orthoses; Össur is a public company (NASDAQ Copenhagen) with bionic limbs and globally distributed products, reaching patients through clinical partners like Stinus.
• Invacare Corporation: Global manufacturer and distributor of home and long-term care medical equipment including wheelchairs, beds, and patient lifts. Comparable to Stinus through overlapping rehabilitation product categories; Invacare supplies similar products that Stinus rents or sells.
• Sunrise Medical GmbH: Global manufacturer of wheelchairs, mobility aids, and rehabilitation equipment. Comparable to Stinus in the Reha-Technik segment where Stinus rents and sells rehabilitation equipment from suppliers; Sunrise operates at OEM/manufacturer scale worldwide.
• Hanger, Inc. (now Hanger Clinic): US-based orthotic and prosthetic patient care provider with ~875 clinics. Directly comparable to Stinus as an orthotics/prosthetics service provider with insurance billing; operates at vastly larger scale in North America and is PE-backed.
• Bauerfeind AG: German manufacturer of compression stockings, orthoses, and supports with global presence. Comparable to Stinus as a core partner in compression therapy and orthoses, but operates at much larger scale and sells through retail and direct channels worldwide.

Emerging players

• Breg, Inc. US-based orthopedic bracing and cold therapy manufacturer. Comparable to Stinus in the orthoses and bandage category; Breg distributes through orthopaedic providers and has growing digital and DTC channels, representing a more nimble competitor profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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