Orthopadie- und Rehatechnik Dresden

What Orthopadie- und Rehatechnik Dresden does

Orthopädie- und Rehatechnik Dresden GmbH (ORD) is a privately held German orthopedic and rehabilitation technology provider headquartered at Fetscherstraße 70, 01307 Dresden, founded in 1991 and registered as a GmbH. The company delivers custom orthoses and prostheses, orthopedic footwear and insoles, rehabilitation equipment (wheelchairs, mobility, bath, and care aids), home care services, and Sanitätsfachhandel retail through a network of 23+ physical locations across Saxony (5 in Dresden, 11 in the Oberlausitz, 2 in Radebeul, 2 in Sächsische Schweiz, plus Freiberg and Radeberg). Production is anchored by an 'Orthopädie 4.0' digital-manufacturing stack combining 3D scanning, CAD/CAM design, CNC milling, and 3D printing (including PA12 Multi Jet Fusion, TPV 85a FDM, and carbon-fiber composites) to fabricate individualized devices.

The portfolio is organized around specialized service lines: the Kinderversorgungszentrum Odelino for pediatric care, the Arthrose-Kompetenzzentrum for osteoarthritis, the Wund- und Therapiezentrum (WTZ) Dresden for chronic wound care, and a posture/movement analysis service. Functional electrical stimulation offerings include the Exopulse Mollii Suit, Bioness L300 Go, ALFESS, and evomove. ORD holds first-in-region certifications and certified-partner status with Ottobock (C-Leg, Genium/Genium X3, C-Brace, Myo Plus, Bebionic, Michelangelo, Bioness L300 Go, Exopulse Mollii), Össur (Bionic Expert: Proprio Foot, Rheo Knee, I-Limb Quantum), Bauerfeind, medi, Julius Zorn, Taska Prosthetics, Vincent Systems, Naked Prosthetics, and ReWalk Robotics (since 2015).

ORD operates a sales-led, prescription-driven B2B/B2C model. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time device sales reimbursed via German statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurance prescriptions, supplemented by retail revenue through Vital-Sanitätshäuser and recurring home-care service revenue from wound, stoma, tracheostomy, incontinence, and enteral nutrition contracts. The company is led by two co-Managing Directors, Thomas Hänel-Schwarz and Thomas Mitzenheim, employs 251-500 staff, owns no disclosed subsidiaries, has no parent company, and shows no external investment or M&A history.

Name

Orthopadie- und Rehatechnik Dresden

Legal name

Orthopädie- und Rehatechnik Dresden GmbH

Website

https://ord.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Orthopädie- und Rehatechnik Dresden (ORD) is a privately held, Saxony-based orthopedic and rehabilitation technology provider founded in 1991, delivering custom prosthetics, orthoses, orthopedic shoes, mobility aids, home care, and retail medical supplies through 23+ Sanitätshaus locations under German statutory and private health insurance reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Radebeul

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Orthopedic Device Sales: Sale of custom-made orthopedic devices including prosthetics, orthotics, and orthopaedic shoes, primarily reimbursed through German health insurance (GKV/PKV) via prescriptions
2. Retail Medical Supplies: Sale of medical supplies and retail products through Sanitätsfachhandel locations
3. Home Care Services: Home care services including wound care, stoma care, incontinence supplies, and artificial nutrition

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orthopädie- und Rehatechnik Dresden provides custom orthopedic and prosthetic devices, orthopedic footwear, rehabilitation technology, and home care services for patients with mobility, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. The company operates 23+ retail locations across Saxony, Germany, delivering prescription-based custom devices (prostheses, orthoses, orthopedic shoes, compression garments) and specialized services including pediatric care, wound therapy, and podiatry.

Product overview

Orthopädie- und Rehatechnik Dresden (ORD) operates as a comprehensive orthopedic and rehabilitation service provider offering a unified portfolio of interconnected services. The core offering spans Orthopädietechnik (custom orthoses, prostheses, and silicone technology), Orthopädieschuhtechnik (custom footwear and insoles), Rehabilitationstechnik (mobility aids), and Home Care services. The company distinguishes itself through its Orthopädie 4.0 platform, which integrates 3D scanning, CAD/CAM design, CNC milling, and 3D printing technologies for device customization. Specialized offerings include the Kinderversorgungszentrum Odelino for pediatric care, the Arthrose-Kompetenzzentrum for arthritis treatment, and the WTZ (Wund- und Therapiezentrum Dresden) for wound care. The company also offers functional electrical stimulation products (Exopulse Mollii Suit, Bioness L300 Go, ALFESS, evomove), advanced prosthetics (myoelectric arms, C-Leg, Genium systems), and innovative technologies like the C-Brace microprocessor-controlled orthosis and ReWalk exoskeleton. Additional services include Podologie, Cura (medical supplies for facilities), Sanitätsfachhandel, and prescription handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wund- und Therapiezentrum Dresden: A specialized wound and therapy center (currently in development) offering comprehensive treatment for chronic and hard-to-heal wounds through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Vital-Sanitätshaus
• Kinderversorgungszentrum Odelino

Products and services

• Orthopädietechnik (Custom Prostheses and Orthoses)
• Orthopädieschuhtechnik (Custom Orthopedic Footwear)
• Rehabilitationstechnik
• Sanitätsfachhandel (Medical Supply Retail)
• Home Care Services
• Wund- und Therapiezentrum Dresden (WTZ)
• Podologie (Podiatry)
• Kinderversorgungszentrum Odelino
• Arthrose-Kompetenzzentrum
• Cura (Care and Nursing Services)
• Silikontechnik (Silicone Orthoses)
• Maßgefertigte Mieder (Custom-Made Corsets)

Quantifiable outcome

• First certified C-Brace partner in Saxony and Thuringia (2019)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• OttobockcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology partner for prosthetics and orthotics. ORD holds multiple certifications including C-Leg, Genium, C-Brace, Myo Plus, Bioness L300 Go, and Exopulse Mollii Suit. Provides microprocessor-controlled prosthetic joints, functional electrical stimulation devices, and computer-controlled orthoses.
• ÖssurcoreTechnology or IntegrationBionic technology partner certified as BIONIC EXPERT for Össur products including Proprio Foot, Rheo Knee, Rheo Knee XC, and I-Limb Quantum prosthetic components.
• Bauerfeind AGmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for orthopedic supports and bandages including Genutrain knee braces, Coxa Train hip orthoses, and other compression/support garments.
• Julius Zorn GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for compression and orthopedic products.
• medi GmbH & Co. KGmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for compression therapy and orthopedic supports.
• ReWalk RoboticsmajorTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for ReWalk exoskeleton systems for paraplegic patients since 2015, enabling standing and walking for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
• Vincent SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for VINCENT evolution3, evolution4, young3, and partial3 myoelectric hand prostheses. ORD staff hold personal certifications for these systems.
• Taska ProstheticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Taska prosthetic hands with individually certified specialists on staff.
• RehavitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Rehavital network of rehabilitation supply stores.
• RehakindmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner specialized in pediatric rehabilitation equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bauerfeind AG: German family-owned manufacturer of orthopedic supports, braces, and compression garments (e.g., Genutrain, Coxa Train). Comparable as a core ORD supply partner whose products ORD fits and dispenses, and as a wider German orthopedic industry incumbent.
• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German orthopedic manufacturer and wholesaler of prosthetics, orthotics, and custom components. Comparable to ORD's in-house manufacturing and special-build (Sonderbau) capabilities, and as a broad supplier within the German orthopedic Handwerk ecosystem.
• Össur hf. Icelandic-headquartered global orthopedic manufacturer; ORD is certified as a Bionic Expert for Proprio Foot, Rheo Knee, and I-Limb Quantum. Comparable as a peer technology supplier and partial category competitor in bionic prosthetics.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of medical compression, orthopedic supports, and orthopedic footwear technologies. Comparable as an established industry incumbent and ORD supply partner whose products ORD integrates into custom device solutions.
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Global market leader in prosthetics and a core technology partner of ORD (C-Leg, Genium, C-Brace, Myo Plus, Bebionic, Exopulse Mollii). Comparable as the upstream manufacturer whose products ORD fits, customizes, and services; not a direct retail competitor.

Direct peers

• Sanitätshaus Aktuell: One of the largest German Sanitätshaus retail networks, franchising and consolidating regional orthopedic and rehabilitation supply stores. Directly comparable to ORD's multi-location Sanitätsfachhandel and Vital-Sanitätshaus model serving insured patients via prescription.
• POHLIG GmbH: Historic German orthopedic specialist based in southern Germany, focused on custom orthopedic devices and complex pediatric/adult cases. Directly comparable to ORD as a specialized orthopedic technology service provider with custom manufacturing depth, despite regional and current operating-status differences.
• Vital-Zentrum GmbH: German Sanitätshaus and rehabilitation supply retail chain operating multiple locations across Germany. Comparable to ORD's Vital-Sanitätshaus and Sanitätsfachhandel model in serving insured patients via prescription and direct retail channels.

Regional players

• Rehavital: German network of rehabilitation supply stores in which ORD participates as a channel partner. Comparable as a peer retail/cooperative model for Sanitätshaus and rehabilitation retail services in the German market.

Emerging players

• ReWalk Robotics Ltd. Israel/US-listed developer of the ReWalk powered exoskeleton for spinal cord injury patients; ORD has been a certified partner since 2015. Comparable as a high-acuity mobility technology partner whose products ORD fits, customizes, and services in Saxony.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ordde
• Instagraminstagram.com/orthopädie_rehatechnik_dd

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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