Turbomed Orthotics

What Turbomed Orthotics does

Turbomed Orthotics is a privately held Canadian medical device company headquartered in St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, that designs, manufactures, and distributes external ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) under the XTERN brand for patients suffering from foot drop and dorsiflexion weakness. Its core product is a patented external exoskeleton spring made from thermoplastic materials that laces onto the outside of footwear, providing dynamic dorsiflexion assistance while preserving full ankle range of motion, in contrast to conventional rigid AFOs that fit inside the shoe. The product family includes three adult models (XTERN CLASSIC+, XTERN SUMMIT, XTERN FRONTIER) with separate PDAC-validated HCPCS billing codes (L1951 and L1932), a pediatric variant, the AT-X clinical assessment tool, and a line of replacement parts and accessories (ankle straps, extension stopper kits, heel bumpers, lace-clips, velcro straps).

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales priced at $945-$1,200 USD per orthosis, distributed via three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on turbomedorthotics.com and turbomedusa.com (self-pay), the US distributor Physiotech which bills Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and private insurance, and a network of more than 400 orthotics & prosthetics clinics, DME stores, podiatrists, and physical therapy centers across the United States. Internationally, products are distributed in more than 20 countries and sold in more than 35, supported by CE Class I certification, Health Canada Medical Device Establishment License No. 6354, FDA Registration No. 3011816892, and granted patents in the US, Canada, and Europe. The company is owned 100% by co-founder Stéphane Savard with two family members, operates with 1-10 employees, has no disclosed institutional funding, and serves end customers across stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, peroneal nerve injury, Guillain-Barre, pediatric, and athletic foot drop populations.

Name

Turbomed Orthotics

Legal name

Turbomed Orthotics

Website

https://turbomedorthotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Turbomed Orthotics is a Quebec-based medical device company that designs and sells the patented XTERN external ankle foot orthosis for foot drop patients across stroke, MS, cerebral palsy, pediatric, and athletic segments, distributed via US insurance billing, 400+ clinics, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ankle Foot Orthotics

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Ankle foot orthosis
• Foot drop braces
• Orthotic medical devices
• External AFO
• Pediatric orthotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-augustin

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AFO Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling external ankle foot orthosis devices directly to patients and through distributors. Products include XTERN CLASSIC+, XTERN SUMMIT, XTERN FRONTIER, and pediatric models. Revenue is one-time hardware purchase with optional replacement parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Turbomed Orthotics designs, manufactures, and distributes external ankle foot orthosis (AFO) devices under the XTERN brand for the treatment of foot drop and dorsiflexion weakness. The XTERN brace is a custom-built modular thermoplastic exoskeleton with a preloaded spring that attaches to the outside of footwear, allowing full ankle range of motion while controlling foot drop. The company also offers the AT-X clinical assessment tool and a range of replacement parts and accessories for the XTERN line.

Product overview

Turbomed Orthotics offers a family of external ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) sold under the XTERN brand, designed to address foot drop and dorsiflexion weakness. The core product line consists of three adult AFO models (XTERN CLASSIC+, XTERN SUMMIT, and XTERN FRONTIER), plus a pediatric version. All XTERN AFOs share a common modular thermoplastic design with an exoskeleton spring mechanism that attaches externally to footwear, controlling foot drop while preserving natural ankle range of motion and calf muscle function. The portfolio also includes the AT-X Assessment Tool for clinical trials, and a range of replacement parts and accessories (ankle straps, extension stopper kits, heel bumper kits, lace-clips, and velcro replacement straps) that support the ongoing use and customization of the orthoses. The products are distributed directly, through US clinics (400+ locations), and via the online store, with insurance/Medicare coverage supported by PDAC-validated HCPCS codes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XTERN: External ankle foot orthosis (AFO) product line for foot drop treatment, including XTERN CLASSIC+, XTERN FRONTIER, and XTERN SUMMIT models.
• AT-X

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 75% of customers will regain normal use of their legs in a short time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PhysiotechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysiotech is the primary US-based distributor for TurboMed products. They accept private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and VA benefits, making XTERN accessible to patients with insurance coverage. Physiotech assembles customized XTERN braces and provides them directly to patients ready to use. They also provide insurance verification tools on footdropbrace.com.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/TurbomedFootDropClub

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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