What Orthopädie Schuhtechnik does

Orthopädie Technik Nord GmbH, operating under the brand o.t.n and sometimes referenced as Orthopädie Schuhtechnik, is a privately held German Sanitätshaus (medical supply house) headquartered in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein. Founded in 1996 by Stefan Fehlandt, the company operates eight retail branches across North Germany and a mobile on-site service that visits hospitals, nursing homes, and private homes. It is certified to DIN EN ISO 13485:2016 for medical-device quality management and holds multiple IK-Numbers covering orthotics, orthopedic footwear, and individual branches.

The company is organized into seven interconnected service divisions: Sanitätshaus (general medical aids and retail), Prothesen-Atelier (custom prosthetics with Ottobock and VGK knee systems and M.A.S./flexible socket technologies), Orthopädietechnik (orthoses, braces, corsets, seat shells), Reha & Pflege (rehabilitation and care equipment including stair lifts), Schuhtechnik (custom insoles and orthopedic footwear using digital foot scanning), Lauflabor (camera-based gait and running analysis), and Rund ums Kind (pediatric orthopedic equipment). Revenue is generated primarily through German statutory health insurance (GKV) reimbursement for prescribed medical aids, with patient co-payment typically capped at €10, supplemented by a small cash-pay premium service (€109 gait analysis). The company employs over 100 staff including orthopedic technology master craftsmen and orthopedic shoemaking masters, and runs an apprentice training program with a dedicated coach.

Name

Orthopädie Schuhtechnik

Legal name

orthopädie.technik.nord GmbH

Website

https://o-t-n.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Devices and Sanitätshaus Services

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic footwear
• Prosthetic devices
• Medical supply retail
• Gait analysis services
• Rehabilitation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Neumünster

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Aids Sales (Hilfsmittel): Sales of medical aids (Hilfsmittel) including orthotics, prosthetics, compression stockings, bandages, wheelchairs, walking aids, nursing care equipment, and children's equipment. Revenue is primarily covered by statutory health insurance (GKV) with patient co-payment. The company is a contracted partner of health insurers and handles all applications and approvals for customers.
2. Analysis and Consultation Services: Premium gait analysis service at 109 EUR for private pay customers. Custom insole production, prosthetic fitting, and consultation services.
3. Custom Orthopedic Footwear: Custom-made orthopedic shoes and modifications. Health insurance covers standard provisions with patient co-payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orthopädie Technik Nord GmbH (o.t.n) operates as a Sanitätshaus providing custom orthotics, prosthetics, orthopedic footwear, and medical aids through seven interconnected service divisions: general medical supply, prosthetics atelier, orthotics technology, rehabilitation and care, foot technology with digital insoles, gait analysis laboratory, and pediatric services. The company manufactures custom devices in-house at its Neumünster workshop and delivers them via eight retail branches across North Germany, handling complete health insurance approvals and paperwork for patients.

Product overview

Orthopädie Technik Nord GmbH (o.t.n) operates as a Sanitätshaus (medical supply house) offering a comprehensive portfolio of orthopedic products and services organized into seven interconnected divisions. The core offering spans a general Sanitätshaus for everyday medical aids, a specialized Prothesen-Atelier for prosthetic limbs featuring advanced knee joint technologies (Ottobock and Very Good Knee systems), Orthopädietechnik for orthoses and custom orthopedic devices, Reha & Pflege for rehabilitation and care equipment including stair lifts, Schuhtechnik for custom foot solutions using digital measurement technology, a Lauflabor for professional gait and running analysis, and dedicated services for children. The company operates eight branches across northern Germany with over 100 employees, certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sanitätshaus (Medical Supply Store) General medical supply store offering health aids including everyday aids, bandages, orthoses, blood pressure monitors, breast prostheses, walking aids, compression stockings, and physiotherapy/fitness products for individual patients.
• Prothesen-Atelier (Prosthetics Atelier)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 100 satisfied prosthetic customers served with extensive experience
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OttobockcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier technology partner for prosthetic components. o.t.n uses Ottobock knee joints including Kenevo (multisensor-controlled for less active users), Genium (bionic system for natural walking and stair climbing), Genium X3 (water-resistant for extreme physical demands), and C-Leg (computer-controlled for dynamic walking). Over 40 C-Leg fittings with regular staff training.
• Very Good Knee (VGK)coreTechnology or IntegrationProsthetic knee joint partner offering adaptive fluid-controlled knee that adjusts in real-time to different walking speeds. Waterproof up to 5m depth, suitable for low-activity users. Complete integration with all prosthetic foot options.
• BauerfeindcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium manufacturer of bandages and orthoses. Bauerfeind products available in Sanitätshaus retail locations.
• MedicoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium manufacturer of bandages and orthoses. Medi products available in Sanitätshaus retail locations.
• JobstcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium compression stocking manufacturer. Jobst compression products used for lymphedema and venous disease treatment.
• JuzocoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium compression stocking manufacturer. Juzo compression products available for medical compression therapy.
• AmoneacoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium breast prosthesis manufacturer. Amonea products available in private breast prosthesis atelier for post-mastectomy care.
• AnitacoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium manufacturer of breast prostheses and mastectomy lingerie. Anita products available in Sanitätshaus breast prosthesis atelier.
• Statutory Health Insurers (Krankenkassen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted partner with all statutory health insurers in Germany. Handles complete applications, approvals, and billing directly with insurers. Patient co-payment is typically 10% of contract price, minimum €5, maximum €10.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: Streifeneder combines orthopedic manufacturing with patient care centers and retail Sanitätshaus operations in Germany. Directly comparable to o.t.n for the orthotic, prosthetic, and orthopedic footwear portfolio serving the same Krankenkassen reimbursement customers.
• BASKO Healthcare: BASKO Healthcare operates a multi-site Sanitätshaus network across Germany with orthotics, prosthetics, and rehabilitation offerings. Comparable to o.t.n as a multi-branch German Sanitätshaus addressing the same patient pathways under statutory health insurance.
• ORTEMA GmbH: ORTEMA is a German orthopedic technology provider operating specialized ateliers and rehabilitation services. Comparable to o.t.n as a custom prosthetic and orthotic provider with in-house manufacturing and gait/fitting capabilities.
• Berkemann GmbH & Co. KG: Berkemann manufactures orthopedic and comfort footwear and operates Sanitätshaus-adjacent retail in Germany. Comparable to o.t.n in orthopedic shoe technology and custom footwear offerings.
• Pohlig Orthopädie: Pohlig is a German orthopedic technology specialist offering custom prosthetics, orthotics, and orthopedic footwear across multiple patient care centers. Comparable to o.t.n as an integrated Sanitätshaus and Prothesen-Atelier serving the German reimbursement market with similar Hilfsmittel portfolios.
• Finn Comfort (FIN GmbH): Finn Comfort is a German orthopedic and comfort footwear brand. Comparable to o.t.n's Schuhtechnik division for custom-made orthopedic, comfort, and diabetic foot solutions in Germany.
• Sanitätshaus Flick: Sanitätshaus Flick is a regional German Sanitätshaus offering orthotics, prosthetics, mobility aids, and orthopedic footwear. Comparable to o.t.n as a traditional Sanitätshaus serving Hilfsmittel prescriptions in northern Germany.

Broad incumbents

• medi GmbH & Co. KG: medi is an international German manufacturer of medical compression, orthoses, and orthopedic aids distributed via Sanitätshäuser. Comparable to o.t.n in assortment and channels while operating at much larger scale and acting simultaneously as a supplier partner.
• Ottobock SE: Ottobock is the global leader in prosthetic technology and operates patient care centers in Germany. Comparable to o.t.n as an orthopedic and prosthetic provider, while broader in scale and acting both as o.t.n's premier technology partner and as a competitor through its own clinics.
• Bauerfeind AG: Bauerfeind is a global German manufacturer of orthoses, bandages, compression stockings, and orthopedic supports sold through Sanitätshäuser. Overlaps with o.t.n's product assortment and is one of o.t.n's core supplier partners at the same time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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