STENUM

What STENUM does

STENUM Ortho GmbH operates a 51-bed orthopedic specialty clinic (Fachklinik für Orthopädie) in Ganderkesee, Lower Saxony, Germany, founded in 1926 as a sun sanatorium and converted to a pure-play orthopedic specialty clinic in 1987. The clinic delivers five interconnected service lines — spinal surgery (Wirbelsäulenchirurgie), endoprosthetics (Endoprothetik), sports orthopedics (Sportorthopädie), arthroscopic procedures, and physiotherapy (both inpatient and outpatient) — supported by a modern operating theater built in 2004 with a €5.6 million Lower Saxony investment, microsurgical and intraoperative navigation equipment, an in-house sterilization unit, and a bedside patient entertainment system. It is EndoCert-certified as an official Endoprosthesics Center and employs approximately 100 staff organized across dedicated departments for anesthesia, hygiene, quality management, medical controlling, and discharge management.

The clinic serves German statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) insurance patients within the national DRG reimbursement framework, and operates a dedicated International Patient Department via a 20+ year partnership with Ortho Care Global GmbH, primarily serving patients from the USA and Canada. Patients are admitted through a regional physician-referral network (orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, general surgeons) and direct appointment scheduling, with the private ward on the first floor and the statutory ward on the ground floor across two stations in the new 2023 bed house.

Revenue is generated primarily through DRG-based inpatient case rates and outpatient physiotherapy fees (including self-pay wellness services such as Kinesio-Taping and sports massage). The company is privately held (GmbH) with two managing directors — Dr. med. Karsten Ritter-Lang as Managing Director and Medical Director, and Aurélien Fauvel — with no disclosed parent, venture, or private-equity ownership. Recent strategic activity has centered on the 2023 bed-house opening and an April 2025 transition to a Chefarzt-led clinical model with Dr. Markus Lühmann and Ghaith Alamdar leading joint and spinal surgery.

Name

STENUM

Legal name

STENUM Ortho GmbH Fachklinik für Orthopädie

Website

https://stenum-ortho.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STENUM Ortho GmbH is a 51-bed, privately-held orthopedic specialty clinic in Ganderkesee, Germany, delivering spinal surgery, joint replacement, sports orthopedics, arthroscopy, and physiotherapy under German DRG reimbursement, with a dedicated international patient department serving USA and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Orthopedic specialty clinic
• Spinal surgery services
• Joint replacement surgery
• Sports orthopedics care
• Inpatient physiotherapy rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ganderkesee

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Hospital Services (DRG): STENUM operates under the German DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups) system for inpatient treatments. Revenue is generated through fixed case rates for hospital services covered by statutory health insurance (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV). The clinic has published its DRG fee schedule for 2025.
2. Outpatient Physiotherapy Services: Ambulatory physiotherapy services provided both to in-house patients as part of their treatment and to external patients. Services include manual therapy, lymph drainage, heat therapy, and specialized sports physiotherapy.
3. International Patient Services: Comprehensive services for international patients including medical record coordination, complete stay organization from pre-admission to aftercare, and personal contact person throughout the treatment process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

STENUM is a German orthopedic specialty clinic delivering inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care across five core service lines: spinal surgery, joint replacement (endoprosthetics), sports orthopedics, arthroscopic procedures, and physiotherapy. The clinic operates 51 beds across GKV (statutory) and PKV (private) wards and serves both German patients and an international patient base, primarily from the USA and Canada. Revenue is generated through the German DRG system for inpatient cases and per-session fees for outpatient physiotherapy and elective self-pay services.

Product overview

STENUM Ortho GmbH is an orthopedic specialty clinic offering a comprehensive range of orthopedic services. The core portfolio consists of five interconnected treatment areas: spinal surgery (Wirbelsäulenchirurgie), joint replacement (Endoprothetik), sports orthopedics (Sportorthopädie), arthroscopic procedures (Arthroskopische Eingriffe), and physiotherapy services. The clinic operates both inpatient (stationäre) and outpatient (ambulante) physiotherapy departments, with the inpatient services specializing in post-operative rehabilitation for knee, spine, and hip patients. A modern patient entertainment system provides bedside entertainment during hospital stays. The clinic also offers digital services including a 3D virtual tour and community outreach programs like the Teddy Clinic Visit for children. STENUM positions itself as a specialized facility with approximately 100 employees and 51 beds across two stations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wirbelsäulenchirurgie (Spinal Surgery)
• Endoprothetik (Joint Replacement)
• Sportorthopädie (Sports Orthopedics)
• Arthroskopische Eingriffe (Arthroscopic Procedures)
• Ambulante Physiotherapie (Outpatient Physiotherapy)
• Stationäre Physiotherapie (Inpatient Physiotherapy)
• International Patient Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of spine surgery patients achieve very good quality of life post-surgery
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ausbildungsverbund Diepholz (Training Alliance Diepholz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe training alliance offers versatile nursing education in stationary and ambulatory care areas. Through close cooperation with clinics and nursing schools, trainees receive solid theoretical and practical training optimally preparing them for careers as nursing professionals.
• Hotel BackenköhlerminorOthersA traditional thatched country house hotel directly opposite STENUM Ortho GmbH. Offers excellent restaurant and 50 lovingly furnished rooms for relatives to stay comfortably in immediate proximity to the clinic.
• Delme Klinikum DelmenhorstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoal is optimal, continuous care of patients with complex medical conditions requiring both surgical and internal medicine and intensive care treatment. Close cooperation improves treatment quality, patient safety, and efficiency.
• IWK (Institut für Weiterbildung in der Pflege)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWK promotes education and continuing education in nursing and physiotherapy. Through cooperation, STENUM combines practical experience with specialized expertise for high-quality patient care.
• Ortho Care Global GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized in comprehensive care of international patients traveling to Germany for medical treatment. They handle complete organization of travel, accommodation, care, and billing so patients can fully focus on medical care.
• Peter Schneider Gebäudedienstleistungen GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersA traditional family business since 1912 in building cleaning and service management.
• Peter Schneider Catering & Service GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersOver 70 years of experience in gastronomy and service.
• Taxi BorkusminorOthersFor flexible and comfortable transport options for patients, STENUM cooperates with Taxi Borkus - an experienced provider of passenger transport in the region.
• Schule für Pflegeberufe am Delme Klinikum DelmenhorstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrains future nursing staff. In close cooperation with various partners and specialized departments, trainees acquire comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Zentrum für Technische Orthopädie (ZTO) BremencoreTechnology or IntegrationSupports patients with high-quality orthopedic aids and individual care. Seamless care from diagnosis through fitting to aftercare is ensured.
• Ludwig-Fresenius-Schulen WeyheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers education, continuing education, and professional development in healthcare professions including nursing, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy - from career entry to university studies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stenumortho
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stenum-ortho
• Instagraminstagram.com/stenumortho

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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