Institut de La Main et du Membre Supérieur IMMS

What Institut de La Main et du Membre Supérieur IMMS does

Institut de La Main et du Membre Supérieur (IMMS) is a private French medical practice founded in February 2008 and headquartered at 393 Avenue du Prado in Marseille's 8th arrondissement. The institute specializes exclusively in orthopedic surgery of the upper limb, delivering diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and follow-up care for pathologies of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. It is organized around two complementary poles — shoulder/elbow/wrist surgery and hand/wrist/plastic surgery — staffed by ten specialized surgeons (Stéphane Airaudi, Alexandre Galland, Renaud Gravier, Matthieu Chivot, André Gay, Aurélie Iniesta, Jean-Luc Pellat, Benoît Poeuf, Philippe Samson, and Caroline Curvale).

The practice's core offerings include arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery for rotator cuff pathology, shoulder instability, prosthetic shoulder surgery, elbow tendinitis and nerve compression, wrist fractures and ligament injuries, and hand conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's disease, and trigger finger, complemented by microsurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and post-operative rehabilitation. Its technical differentiation rests on arthroscopic minimally invasive approaches (including a mini-invasive delto-pectoral technique for shoulder prosthesis) and the use of 3D preoperative planning tools (Blueprint, Myshoulder) for prosthetic implantation. Surgical interventions are performed at partner private hospitals and clinics including Clinique Monticelli-Vélodrome, Clinique Juge, Hôpital Privé Beauregard (with the SOS Main Marseille 24/7 hand emergency service), Clinique Clairval, Clinique de la Ciotat, and Espace Médical des Cognets in Istres.

IMMS generates revenue through professional services billed via the French public healthcare system (Sécurité Sociale) supplemented by patient mutuelle insurance. Patient acquisition is driven by GP and specialist referrals, the institute's informational website (epaule-main.fr), social media (Facebook, YouTube), Doctolib online booking, and scientific participation at conferences including the Société Francophone d'Arthroscopie. The practice holds HONcode certification for its medical website and is RGPD-compliant.

Name

Institut de La Main et du Membre Supérieur IMMS

Legal name

IMMS - Institut de la Main et du Membre Supérieur IMMS

Website

https://epaule-main.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IMMS is a private French orthopedic medical practice founded in 2008 in Marseille, staffed by ten specialized surgeons delivering diagnosis, arthroscopic and prosthetic surgery, microsurgery, and rehabilitation for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand pathologies across seven partner facilities in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 Consultations: Specialized orthopedic consultations for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions, billed through French public healthcare system and supplementary insurance
2. Surgical Procedures: Surgical interventions including arthroscopy, prosthetic surgery, microsurgery, and trauma surgery, covered by French public health insurance with potential copayments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IMMS is a specialized orthopedic surgery practice providing diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and follow-up care for all pathologies of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. The institute offers arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery, prosthetic shoulder surgery, microsurgery and peripheral nerve surgery, and post-operative upper limb rehabilitation services, delivered by a team of 10+ exclusively specialized orthopedic surgeons.

Product overview

IMMS is a specialized medical institute providing surgical and rehabilitative care for upper extremity conditions. The practice operates as a unified medical center offering four core surgical specialties—shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand surgery—along with microsurgery and peripheral nerve procedures. The institute also provides rehabilitation services to support post-surgical recovery. Surgical approaches include arthroscopic (minimally invasive) techniques and prosthetic procedures. The institute's surgeons work across multiple healthcare facilities in the Marseille region for consultations and operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chirurgie de l'épaule (Shoulder Surgery) Specialized surgical treatment for shoulder conditions including rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, arthritis, fractures, calcifications, tendinopathies, and acromio-clavicular disjunction, offered to adult patients requiring surgical intervention.
• Chirurgie du coude (Elbow Surgery) Specialized surgical treatment for elbow conditions including tendinitis, epicondylitis, nerve compression, stiffness, fractures, arthritis, and ligament pathologies, offered to adult patients.
• Chirurgie du poignet (Wrist Surgery) Specialized surgical treatment for wrist conditions including fractures, sprains, ligament injuries, synovial cysts, arthritis, tendinitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome, offered to adult patients.
• Chirurgie de la main (Hand Surgery) Specialized surgical treatment for hand conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren's disease, thumb arthritis (rhizarthrosis), cysts, fractures, and tendon and nerve lesions, offered to adult patients.
• Microchirurgie et chirurgie des nerfs périphériques (Microsurgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery) Microsurgery and peripheral nerve surgery services including nerve repair and treatment of nerve compression syndromes, offered to adult patients with upper limb nerve pathologies.
• Rééducation du membre supérieur (Upper Limb Rehabilitation) Rehabilitation services for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand following surgery or trauma, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and specialized post-operative rehabilitation protocols.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• DoctolibcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline appointment booking platform partnership enabling patients to schedule consultations with IMMS surgeons digitally. Integral to patient acquisition and accessibility.
• Clinique Monticelli-VélodromecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate hospital where majority of surgical procedures are performed. Long-standing partnership since the clinic's inauguration in 2017.
• Clinique JugecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for surgical interventions providing operating theaters and post-operative care facilities.
• Hôpital Privé BeauregardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for consultations and surgical procedures, particularly for Dr. Galland's shoulder surgery practice.
• Clinique de la CiotatsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner clinic providing consultations and surgical facilities for patients in the La Ciotat area.
• SOS Main Marseille BeauregardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency hand surgery service operating at Hôpital Privé Beauregard, providing 24/7 urgent care for hand injuries.
• Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS)minorOthersFrench national health authority providing clinical practice guidelines referenced on the IMMS website for patient education.
• Société Française de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique (SOFCOT)minorOthersNational orthopedic society providing professional standards and continuing education for orthopedic surgeons.
• Société Française de l'Épaule et du Coude (SOFEC)minorOthersSpecialty society for shoulder and elbow surgery supporting professional development and research.
• Société Française de Chirurgie de la Main (SFCM)minorOthersSpecialty society for hand surgery providing professional standards and guidelines.
• Fédération des Services d'Urgences de la Main (FESUM)minorOthersNational network of hand emergency centers providing urgent care protocols and referral pathways.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institut Calot (Berck-sur-Mer): Specialized orthopedic surgery institute on the northern French coast with a long-standing reputation in upper-limb and reconstructive orthopedic surgery. Comparable to IMMS as a French specialty orthopedic institute operating with a group of dedicated surgeons.
• Clinique Jouvenet: Specialized orthopedic surgery clinic in Paris with a group of surgeons focused on upper and lower limb procedures. Comparable to IMMS as a French private orthopedic group practice operating at a single anchor site with referral-driven patient flow.
• Clinique du Sport (Paris): Paris-based orthopedic clinic focused on sports-related limb surgery. Comparable to IMMS in being a French private orthopedic specialist group treating upper-limb injuries among athletes and active patients.
• Clinique de l'Yvette: Private orthopedic clinic in the Paris region (Longjumeau) offering joint and limb surgery with a multi-specialist team. Comparable to IMMS as a French private orthopedic practice with multiple surgeons and integrated surgical and rehabilitation services.
• Centre Orthopédique Santy: Large private orthopedic clinic in Lyon offering shoulder, hand, and sports surgery with a multi-surgeon group practice model. Directly comparable to IMMS as a French regional specialty orthopedic practice combining surgery, consultation, and rehabilitation services.

Emerging players

• SOS Mains network: National French network of hand emergency centers coordinated under FESUM. Compares to IMMS's SOS Main Marseille Beauregard emergency service as a similarly structured specialty hand-surgery referral network.

Broad incumbents

• Ramsay Santé: One of France's largest private hospital groups operating many clinics where IMMS surgeons perform procedures (e.g., Clinique Monticelli-Vélodrome, Clairval). A broad incumbent that hosts and competes for orthopedic surgery volumes across France.
• Elsan: Major French private hospital group with orthopedic surgery offerings across many regions. A broad incumbent relevant because it controls private clinic capacity that specialty practices like IMMS depend on for surgical throughput.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIIK3wc3mOCAVA5zQ5qt8aQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/IMMSMarseille
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-de-la-main-et-du-membre-sup%C3%A9rieur-imms

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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