What Pohlig does

Pohlig GmbH is a German orthopedic technology company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Traunstein, Germany, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA. The company manufactures and fits custom-made orthoses, prostheses, and functional aids for upper and lower extremities, with a documented specialty in pediatric cases involving complex conditions such as infantile cerebral palsy (ICP), arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), spina bifida, dysmelia, scoliosis, hip dysplasia, and obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Its technology platform is anchored by SimBrace®, a patented scanning procedure that uses adjustable pelottes to position the affected body region in a corrected posture during scanning, and PRINTORTHESE®, an additive-manufactured forearm orthosis produced from the digital scan. The company also markets branded products including the FIRST Prosthesis for toddlers, PowerHip® and PHAO hip orthoses, the MyCRO Band cranial helmet, CoMoveIT Smart mobility assistance, and the Exopulse Mollii Suit.

Pohlig runs 11 branch locations across Germany (Traunstein, Aschau, Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vogtareuth, Heidelberg, Cologne, Berlin) and Austria (Vienna, Salzburg) through its 100%-owned Austrian subsidiary Pohlig Austria GmbH & Co KG, delivering in-person individualized fitting and aftercare services. As a member of the Ottobock.care network — described as the world's largest orthopedic care network with over 400 locations in Western Europe — Pohlig benefits from cross-network patient referrals and unified brand identity (@ottobockcare_deutschland).

The business model combines one-time sales of custom-fabricated medical devices with reimbursable healthcare services and aftercare, plus professional services for training and product development within the Ottobock Group. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are prepared per case with 30-day payment terms and 8% default interest applied to health-insurance payors under German terms. No public revenue, funding, or valuation data is disclosed for the subsidiary; the company was recognized as "Germany's Innovation Leader" by the F.A.Z. Institute based on patent citation intensity and research collaborations.

Name

Pohlig

Legal name

Pohlig GmbH

Website

https://pohlig.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Pohlig GmbH is a German orthopedic technology company (founded 1999, Traunstein) that manufactures and fits custom-made orthoses, prostheses, and functional aids for pediatric and adult patients via 11 branches across Germany and Austria, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Ottobock.care network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic 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 (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Custom orthopedic devices
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Pediatric orthopedic care
• Medical device manufacturing
• Rehabilitation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Traunstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Manufacturing and Fitting: Pohlig manufactures and fits individualized orthopedic medical devices (orthoses, prostheses, functional aids) with custom fitting services. Individual fittings are performed at headquarters or branch offices with scheduled appointments. Payment terms typically 30 days from invoice date. For health insurance agencies, interest on arrears at 8% above base rate; other buyers at 5% above base rate.
2. Healthcare Services and Aftercare: Provision of care and aftercare services including pre- and post-care, order processing, quotation preparation, invoicing, communication with cost units and billing service providers.
3. Training and Product Development: Education and training services for orthopedic technicians and sales partners within Ottobock Group; research and product development within Ottobock Group for modernizing products and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pohlig manufactures and fits custom-made orthoses, prostheses, orthoprostheses, and functional aids for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and limb-loss conditions. Its product range spans hand/arm, foot/leg/hip, spinal (e.g. scoliosis corsets), pediatric (including cranial remolding helmets and pigeon-chest bracing), seating, footwear, and compression-therapy categories, with both custom and ready-made options. Care is delivered through 11 own branches in Germany and Austria, supported by an in-house orthopedic workshop and proprietary 3D-printing (PRINTORTHESE®) and digital body-scanning (SimBrace®) technologies.

Product overview

Pohlig is an orthopedic technology company operating as part of the Ottobock.care network, specializing in custom-made orthoses, prostheses, and functional aids primarily for children with physical limitations. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including upper and lower extremity orthoses (ortheses for finger/hand/arm and foot/leg/hip), corsets for scoliosis, custom prostheses, orthoprostheses for limb length discrepancies, cranial helmets (MyCRO Band), and positioning systems. Key innovative offerings include PRINTORTHESE® (3D-printed forearm orthosis), SimBrace® (proprietary scanning and simulation technology), and FIRST Prothesis (arm prosthesis for toddlers). The company also provides rehabilitation technology (CoMoveIT Smart, seat shells), orthopedic shoe technology (custom shoes, insoles, gait analysis), physiotherapy services, podology, and sanitätshaus products including bandages and compression therapy. Pohlig serves patients with conditions including ICP, AMC, spina bifida, dysmelia, foot deformities, scoliosis, and paralysis, operating multiple locations across Germany and Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRINTORTHESE®: 3D-printed forearm orthosis produced using additive manufacturing technology.
• SimBrace®
• FIRST Prothesis
• PowerHip®

Products and services

• Orthoses for finger, hand, and arm Custom and ready-made braces and supports for the upper extremities, designed and fitted to individual patient anatomy and clinical indication.
• Orthoses for foot, leg, and hip Custom lower-extremity bracing solutions, including Concept 4D orthoses and PHAO, used to treat gait disorders, leg-length differences, and joint instabilities.
• Scoliosis and trunk corsets Custom-made orthopedic corsets for the conservative treatment of scoliosis and other trunk deformities, primarily in children and adolescents.
• Prostheses for finger, hand, and arm Custom upper-limb prostheses for patients with amputations, dysmelia, or congenital limb differences of the finger, hand, or arm, including myoelectric and cosmetic options where appropriate.
• Prostheses for foot, leg, and hip Custom lower-limb prostheses for patients with amputations or congenital limb differences of the foot, leg, or hip, configured to the patient's mobility grade and clinical needs.
• Orthoprostheses Combined orthotic-prosthetic devices designed for complex limb situations where a single device must restore both form and assisted function; a particular specialty within Pohlig's range.
• Functional aids Custom functional aids such as the PowerHip® and other assistive devices that support standing, walking, and daily activities for patients with mobility limitations.
• Pediatric cranial remolding helmet (MyCRO Band) Custom 3D-scanned cranial remolding helmet for infants with positional plagiocephaly, branded MyCRO Band, designed and fitted by Pohlig's pediatric orthotics team.
• Pigeon chest orthosis Custom orthosis for the conservative treatment of pectus carinatum (pigeon chest), primarily in children and adolescents.
• PRINTORTHESE® 3D-printed forearm orthosis Custom forearm orthosis manufactured by Pohlig using its proprietary PRINTORTHESE® additive manufacturing process, replacing traditional hand-crafted forearm bracing with 3D-printed, patient-specific geometry.
• FIRST Prosthesis (provisional prosthesis) Provisional / first-fit prosthesis provided to amputees shortly after surgery or during the early rehabilitation phase, before a definitive prosthesis is prescribed.
• Exopulse Mollii Suit Full-body neuromodulation suit for the non-invasive treatment of spasticity and related symptoms in neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and stroke, made available to patients via Pohlig within the Ottobock portfolio.
• Orthopedic custom shoes (MAßSCHUHE) Custom-made orthopedic shoes (Maßschuhe) individually crafted for patients with severe foot deformities, post-surgical needs, or complex diabetic foot conditions.
• Insoles (Einlagen) Custom and ready-made orthopedic insoles for biomechanical correction, comfort, and pressure redistribution.
• Shoe modifications (Schuhzurichtungen) Orthopedic modifications performed on patients' existing shoes, including sole lifts, rocker modifications, and stabilization elements.
• Seat shells and positioning systems (Sitzschalen) Custom-molded seat shells and positioning systems for patients (especially children) with severe postural impairment, including those with cerebral palsy or other neurological conditions.
• CoMoveIT Smart mobility device Pediatric smart mobility device designed to enable self-initiated movement in children with severe motor limitations, distributed through Pohlig's pediatric orthotics practice.
• Compression therapy stockings and breast prosthetics Medical compression stockings for venous and lymphatic conditions, and custom breast prosthetics for post-mastectomy patients.
• Bandages Medical bandages and ready-made supports for orthopedic indications available through Pohlig's branches.
• Orthopedic and prosthetic consultations In-person and online orthopedic and prosthetic consultations provided across Pohlig's 11 German and Austrian branches, including diagnostic assessment and treatment planning.
• Physiotherapy for orthosis and prosthesis users Physiotherapy services delivered alongside orthotic and prosthetic fitting to support rehabilitation, gait training, and functional outcomes.
• Foot pressure measurement and gait analysis Instrumented foot pressure measurement and gait analysis services used by Pohlig to design, fit, and validate orthopedic devices and footwear.
• Podology and foot care Podology (foot care) services provided in Pohlig's branches as a complement to its orthopedic footwear and foot orthotics offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Higher acceptance of 3D-printed orthoses compared to conventional PE technique orthoses; patients with PRINTORTHESE® use affected hand more frequently in bimanual activities and report increased wearing comfort

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ottobock.carecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPohlig is a member of Ottobock.care, described as the world's largest care network with over 400 locations. As a member, Pohlig can combine strengths with the best PatientCare companies in Western Europe. The network focuses on constantly seeking better solutions to improve quality of life of patients, representing a significant strategic partnership in the orthopedic technology industry. Pohlig operates under the Ottobock.care brand identity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics and parent of Pohlig, offering the full orthopedic technology portfolio (orthoses, prostheses, mobility solutions) across >400 PatientCare locations. Comparable as the umbrella brand under which Pohlig operates and the benchmark for DACH orthopedic care at scale.
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of orthopedic supports, braces, compression stockings, and insoles sold via medical retailers. Comparable as a broader orthopedic incumbent competing in overlapping indications (knee, ankle, back, foot) though distributed rather than fitted in-house like Pohlig.
• medi GmbH: German medical device manufacturer specializing in compression therapy, orthopedic braces, and orthotic solutions. Comparable as a DACH-based orthopedic incumbent with overlapping product categories (bracing, foot orthotics, compression garments).

Direct peers

• Össur: Iceland-based global leader in prosthetics and bracing, manufacturing both standard and custom orthoses/prostheses including 3D-printed solutions. Comparable as a peer in advanced prosthetic and orthotic devices serving similar clinical indications (lower extremity, spine, upper limb).
• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German orthopedic technology manufacturer and supplier of prosthetic/orthotic components, materials, and prefabricated devices to orthopedic workshops. Comparable as a direct B2B and workshop-aligned peer serving the same orthopedic technician ecosystem in DACH.
• Wilhelm Julius Teufel GmbH: German orthopedic technology manufacturer with its own patient care centers producing custom orthoses, prostheses, and orthopedic footwear. Comparable as a direct peer offering in-house manufacturing plus clinical fitting across multiple German locations.
• Blatchford Group: UK-based designer and manufacturer of lower-limb prosthetics and orthotic devices including microprocessor-controlled knees. Comparable as a specialist prosthetics manufacturer serving amputee and mobility-impaired populations in the same clinical indications as Pohlig.
• Hanger, Inc. US-based provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services via a national network of clinics, fitting custom devices. Comparable as a multi-branch clinical orthopedic technology provider with a similar workshop-plus-clinic service model.
• Fillauer Companies: US-based manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components including upper-limb prostheses and orthotic devices. Comparable as a specialist peer focused on prosthetic component innovation and pediatric/adult limb-loss solutions.

Regional players

• SPS (Schein Orthopädie Service): German orthopedic technology supplier and workshop operator providing orthoses, prostheses, and orthopedic footwear. Comparable as a DACH-aligned peer competing in the same orthopedic workshop and custom-device value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/OttobockCareDeutschland
• Instagraminstagram.com/ottobockcare_deutschland
• TikToktiktok.com/@ottobockcare_deutschland
• Xx.com/pohliggmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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