Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute

What Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute does

Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute (SOSI) is a private, physician-owned orthopaedic and spine specialty practice headquartered in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, operating across four locations in Northwest Colorado (Steamboat Springs HQ, Craig, Fraser, and a dedicated outpatient facility, Steamboat Surgery Center). The practice is staffed by ten fellowship-trained surgeons and approximately ten physician assistants/nurse practitioners alongside athletic trainers and support staff, delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal care across shoulder and elbow, hip and knee (including total joint replacement), spine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, sports medicine, trauma, and bone health.

SOSI's clinical technology stack centers on an on-site imaging suite equipped with two GE Digital Radiography units and a GE Signa Voyager MRI scanner, complemented by 3D imaging and computer-assisted surgical navigation that customize procedures to patient anatomy. The practice has invested in advanced, motion-preserving surgical techniques—including cervical disc replacement (Dr. J. Alex Sielatycki has performed 400+ procedures), the BEAR Implant for ACL restoration (first regional procedure December 2021), and enrollment in the FDA clinical trial for the 3Spine MOTUS lumbar total joint replacement device—as differentiators versus traditional fusion and graft-based reconstructions.

The business operates on a fee-for-service medical services model, generating revenue from consultations, diagnostic imaging, outpatient surgical procedures performed at the affiliated Steamboat Surgery Center, and follow-up care. Direct patient acquisition is driven by primary-care and specialist referrals, community sponsorships (Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, Steamboat Velo, SBT GRVL, Big Mountain Enduro), patient-education media, and a high-profile Official Medical Provider relationship with U.S. Ski & Snowboard. The practice supplements clinical care with a transparent outcomes reporting program (89% one-year follow-up, 91%+ patient satisfaction), a patient portal, downloadable care protocols, and conditioning videos distributed through its media center.

Name

Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute

Legal name

The Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute

Website

https://steamboatortho.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute (SOSI) is a private, physician-owned orthopaedic and spine specialty practice in Northwest Colorado, operating four locations with ten fellowship-trained surgeons, on-site imaging, an outpatient surgery center, and procedures spanning joint replacement, sports medicine, and motion-preserving spine surgery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic and Spine Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

akta.pro primary industry

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthopedic Trauma (HLAKALAD)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic surgery
• Spine surgery
• Sports medicine
• Joint replacement
• Orthopaedic care

Headquarters

HQ city

Steamboat Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including consultations, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and follow-up care across orthopaedic and spine specialties

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute (SOSI) is a private physician-owned orthopaedic and spine medical practice serving Northwest Colorado. The practice delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal and spine surgical care across multiple subspecialties (shoulder & elbow, knee, hip, spine, foot & ankle, hand & wrist, sports medicine, and trauma) from clinic locations in Steamboat Springs, Craig, and Fraser, supported by on-site advanced imaging (digital radiography, MRI) and the affiliated Steamboat Surgery Center.

Product overview

Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute (SOSI) operates as a unified orthopaedic and spine care provider offering a comprehensive suite of medical services and patient resources. The core offering consists of orthopaedic specialties including shoulder & elbow, knee and hip replacement, spine care, foot & ankle, hand & wrist, sports medicine, trauma, and bone health services. The institute operates the Steamboat Surgery Center for outpatient procedures and maintains an on-site imaging suite with GE Digital Radiography and MRI capabilities. SOSI provides innovative procedures such as the BEAR Implant for ACL restoration and Spinal Disc Replacement, including participation in clinical trials for lumbar disc replacement technology. Patient-facing products include surgical procedure videos, sport conditioning programs, downloadable patient education guides, home exercise programs, and a patient portal for secure access to medical records and scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shoulder and Elbow Care
• Knee Care
• Hip Care
• Spine Surgery
• Foot and Ankle Care
• Hand and Wrist Care
• Sports Medicine
• Trauma and Fracture Care
• BEAR Implant ACL Restoration
• Diagnostic Imaging Services
• Steamboat Surgery Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% patient follow-up rate at one year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Ski & SnowboardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOSI is the Official Medical Provider, providing comprehensive orthopaedic care and sports medicine services to elite U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes. This collaboration demonstrates the team's dedication to excellence and innovation in orthopaedic care.
• Steamboat Springs Winter Sports ClubminorOthersCommunity sponsorship - local winter sports club supporting youth and amateur athletics in Steamboat Springs
• Steamboat VelominorOthersCommunity sponsorship of local cycling organization
• SBT GRVLminorOthersCommunity sponsorship of gravel cycling event
• Steamboat Surgery CentercoreOthersState-of-the-art outpatient surgical facility owned/partnership with SOSI, staffed by SOSI fellowship-trained surgeons for outpatient orthopaedic and spine procedures
• 3Spine (MOTUS Lumbar Device)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOSI and Steamboat Surgery Center participating in FDA clinical trial for BalancedBack Total Joint Replacement surgery of the lumbar spine using the 3Spine MOTUS lumbar device. Dr. Sielatycki is enrolling patients in the trial.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hoag Orthopedic Institute: Specialty orthopedic hospital and physician group in Orange County, California with joint replacement, spine, and sports medicine programs and integrated ASCs; comparable to SOSI in advanced-procedure focus and physician-aligned governance.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Academic-affiliated multi-specialty orthopaedic practice in Chicago covering sports medicine, spine, joint replacement, and trauma; broader scope and research footprint than SOSI but a useful scaled reference for the subspecialty orthopaedic model.

Direct peers

• The Steadman Clinic: Fellowship-trained multi-specialty orthopedic and sports medicine practice based in Vail, Colorado — the closest direct peer to SOSI given shared Colorado mountain-community setting, orthopaedic + spine focus, and elite-athlete (US Ski Team historical) sports medicine reputation.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Multi-specialty orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Birmingham, Alabama with a national reputation in elite-athlete care; comparable to SOSI in subspecialty breadth, fellowship-trained model, and integration with outpatient surgery.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-specialty orthopaedic group operating across the Mid-Atlantic with on-site MRI, ambulatory surgery centers, and an outcomes research institute; a scaled-up reference point for SOSI's subspecialty, ASC-integrated model.
• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Large multi-specialty orthopedic group in Minnesota with on-site imaging and ASCs serving a regional footprint; relevant comparable for SOSI in scale, subspecialty breadth, and physician-owned integrated delivery.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Multi-location orthopedic and spine practice in Georgia with comprehensive subspecialty coverage and on-site imaging; comparable to SOSI in horizontal segmentation across nine+ orthopedic subspecialties.
• Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine: Multi-specialty orthopedic and sports medicine group in the Cincinnati region operating its own ASC and imaging; closely mirrors SOSI's integrated clinic-plus-surgery-center delivery model.
• Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery: Colorado mountain-based orthopaedic practice covering sports medicine, spine, joint replacement and trauma across the Vail-Summit corridor; nearly identical service mix, patient demographics, and resort-community economics to SOSI.

Others

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): National destination orthopedic specialty hospital in New York with strong sports medicine, spine, and joint replacement programs; the incumbent benchmark against which advanced-procedure reputation is measured, including for practices like SOSI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCx6CYWg9R3r54wywEBgZig

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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