Orthoca

What Orthoca does

Orthoca is a private, Antwerp-based orthopedic specialist practice operating in collaboration with the AZ Monica hospital group. It fields 23 fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons organized across more than ten subspecialty clusters (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, spine, pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine, and medico-legal evaluation), supported by ~31 total employees. Care is delivered primarily through a dedicated Orthopedie Focus Kliniek — a 12-operating-room facility opened in January 2024 — alongside consultation sites across the Antwerp region and a Brussels hub opened in September 2023.

The practice's technology stack centers on patient-specific orthopedic care: an in-house 3D printing laboratory (described as the first in a Belgian hospital and among the first in Europe) produces anatomical models, surgical guides, and titanium custom implants serving over 100 patients per year; robot-assisted techniques are used for knee replacement; AI-assisted analysis is applied to meniscus lesions; and augmented reality and 3D virtual planning support procedures such as total hip replacement and osteotomy correction. Reported operational metrics include ~30–40% operating-room time savings from 3D printing, ~80% meniscus suturing success, and <2% infection rates for total knee prosthesis.

Orthoca generates revenue through specialist consultations and surgical procedures billed under the Belgian national health insurance system (RIZIV), with out-of-pocket charges for uninsured items such as 3D printing. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via GP referrals, an online booking portal (my.azmonica.be), and a central phone line; there are no resellers or intermediaries. Beyond clinical care, the practice operates an academic and training arm in partnership with the University of Antwerp and UZA, treats elite athletes including the Belgian Cats national basketball team and Belgian national football team, and draws international medical tourists specifically for 3D-printed custom implants.

Name

Orthoca

Legal name

Orthoca

Website

https://orthoca.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orthoca is a private Antwerp-based orthopedic specialist practice of 23 fellowship-trained surgeons across 10+ subspecialties, delivering surgical and conservative orthopedic care from a dedicated 12-OR facility within AZ Monica and serving patients across Belgium and international medical tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic care
• Sports medicine
• Joint replacement
• 3D-printed implants
• Minimally invasive surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerpen (Deurne)

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Surgical Procedures: Revenue is generated through specialist orthopedic consultations and surgical procedures billed to patients and/or health insurers under the Belgian healthcare system. The practice operates within AZ Monica hospital facilities. No public pricing is listed; costs are covered through the national health insurance system (RIZIV) with potential out-of-pocket costs for uninsured services such as 3D printing technology.
2. Specialist Medical Training and Fellowship Programs: Orthoca provides clinical training for medical students and young doctors in partnership with the University of Antwerp, contributing to the academic mission of the Orthopedie Focus Kliniek.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orthoca is a private orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Antwerp, Belgium, delivering specialized musculoskeletal care across 10+ subspecialties through 23 specialists. The practice combines subspecialty-cluster surgical expertise with an in-house 3D printing lab for custom implants, robot-assisted surgery, and AI-assisted diagnostics to treat joint, sports, and complex orthopedic conditions.

Product overview

Orthoca is a team of highly qualified and internationally renowned orthopedic surgeons offering specialized orthopedic care through their collaborative network with AZ Monica. The organization operates the Orthopedie Focus Kliniek, a state-of-the-art orthopedic facility in Antwerp, and maintains an in-house 3D Printing Lab for patient-specific surgical planning and custom implants. Services span multiple orthopedic subspecialties including knee, hip, shoulder, hand & wrist, elbow, foot & ankle, spine, and pediatric orthopedics, complemented by sports medicine expertise. The portfolio includes advanced surgical offerings such as robot-assisted knee replacement, minimally invasive techniques, and the Rapid Recovery Program for enhanced patient outcomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orthopedie Focus Kliniek: A specialized orthopedic clinic operated in collaboration between Orthoca and AZ Monica, offering integrated care from diagnosis to recovery with state-of-the-art technology and twelve hypermodern operating rooms.

Products and services

• Orthopedic specialist consultations

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D printing technology saves surgeons approximately 30 to 40 percent of operating room time, while improving accuracy and outcomes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universiteit Antwerpen (University of Antwerp)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Several Orthoca physicians hold academic positions at the University of Antwerp (Prof. Dr. Olivier Verborgt, Prof. Dr. Peter Verdonk, Prof. Dr. Matthias Vanhees, Prof. Dr. Roger van Riet). Prof. Olivier Verborgt served as department head for more than 10 years and was affiliated with the university. Prof. van Riet holds a professorship at ULB and UZ Erasme. The partnership supports clinical training, research, and academic publications.
• Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen (UZA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Orthopedie Focus Kliniek has a formal alliance with Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen and the University of Antwerp. This alliance is described as 'primordial' for supporting training, education, and innovation. The cluster collaboration also connects to UZA for research and innovative treatment methods in areas such as foot and ankle surgery.
• CADskillscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Orthoca collaborates with CADskills, a specialized external manufacturer, to produce 3D-printed titanium custom implants. CADskills designed and printed the titanium wrist prosthesis for patient Gevorgyan, and presumably other custom implants for complex cases where in-house 3D printing is insufficient.
• Belgian Basketball Federation (Belgian Cats)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Orthoca serves as the medical partner for the Belgian Cats national women's basketball team, providing orthopedic care for injuries during preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This partnership is described as building a strong bond of trust with the athletes over the years.
• Belgian Football Association / Rode DuivelsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Dr. Kristof Sas serves as team physician for the Belgian national football team (Rode Duivels) since 2020. This is a professional sports medicine consultancy role rather than a corporate partnership.
• AZ MonicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1970The partnership between AZ Monica and the orthopedic department began in 1970 under Dr. Jozef Verstreken. This partnership has enabled Orthoca to grow into one of the largest orthopedic departments in Belgium. In 2024, the two parties opened the state-of-the-art Orthopedie Focus Kliniek with 12 operating rooms. AZ Monica provides the hospital infrastructure, while Orthoca provides the orthopedic surgical expertise.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schoen Klinik: One of Germany's largest private orthopedic hospital groups operating multiple specialty orthopedic sites. Comparable in multi-site orthopedic specialty delivery and advanced surgical technology (robotics, custom implants).
• Bergman Clinics: Dutch private specialty clinic group with a strong orthopedic and musculoskeletal focus across multiple sites. Comparable in private-clinic delivery model, subspecialty centers, and emphasis on rapid recovery programs.
• Schulthess Klinik: Swiss specialty orthopedic hospital with international reputation in joint replacement and sports orthopedics. Comparable in subspecialty cluster model, high surgical volumes, and strong academic affiliations.
• Sint-Maartenskliniek: Dutch specialty hospital fully dedicated to orthopedic, rheumatology, and rehabilitation care. Directly comparable in focus on advanced orthopedic surgery, subspecialty cluster model, and cross-border patient attraction (similar Belgian/Dutch cross-border catchment).
• ATOS Klinik: German specialty orthopedic clinic group focused on joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine surgery. Comparable in premium private orthopedic delivery and surgeon-led cluster model.

Direct peers

• UZ Leuven Orthopedie: Belgium's largest university hospital with a major orthopedic department offering advanced surgery across subspecialties. Directly comparable as a Belgian orthopedic specialty provider with academic affiliation and complex-case referral base.
• Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc: Major Belgian university hospital in Brussels with orthopedic surgery and trauma services. Comparable as a Belgian specialty orthopedic provider and potential competitor for complex referrals.
• UZ Brussel Orthopedie: Brussels university hospital with a sizable orthopedic department, geographically overlapping Orthoca's Brussels consultation hub. Comparable in Belgian specialty orthopedic delivery and academic research ties.

Others

• CADskills: Belgian specialized manufacturer of 3D-printed titanium medical implants, explicitly named as Orthoca's partner for complex custom implants (e.g., wrist prosthesis). Comparable as enabling technology partner rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• CHU de Liège Orthopedie: Large university hospital in Wallonia with advanced orthopedic and trauma surgery. Comparable in subspecialty depth and complex surgical capability but serving a different Belgian regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orthopedisch-centrum-antwerpen

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Investors

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