Rijndam Orthopedietechniek

What Rijndam Orthopedietechniek does

Rijndam Orthopedietechniek is a Dutch non-profit orthopedic instrument maker that designs, manufactures, and fits custom-made prosthetics and orthotics for patients of all ages across three clinical locations (Rotterdam, Utrecht as De Hoogstraat Orthopedietechniek, and Amsterdam as Protec). The company operates as a subsidiary of De Hoogstraat Orthopedietechniek and is co-located with major Dutch rehabilitation centers (Rijndam Revalidatie and De Hoogstraat Revalidatie), enabling an integrated care pathway where orthopedic instrument makers work directly with rehabilitation physicians and therapists. The product portfolio spans leg, foot, hip, arm, hand, and finger prostheses; orthoses for foot/leg, arm/hand, head/neck, and torso; 3D-printed corrective helmets (Talee redressiehelmen) and protective helmets for infants; sport-specific blades; and computer-controlled C-Brace orthoses from Ottobock. Supporting services include Looplab video-based gait analysis with force-plate measurement, walking and running training delivered by former Paralympic head coach Frank Dik, and the Orthostore.nl direct-to-consumer webshop for out-of-pocket products.

The technology stack combines traditional orthopedic craftsmanship (gipsing, handcrafting) with modern 3D scanning and 3D printing. In-house 3D printing is used for prosthetic cosmetic covers, trial parts, pediatric attachments, and osseointegration accessories (hex keys with integrated protective caps). The Protec Amsterdam location operates Direct Socket technology enabling a new leg prosthesis within four hours. The Talee helmet line and Piro ankle-foot orthoses for children are sourced through a technology partnership with Invent Medical, with Rijndam providing iterative product feedback. They hold contracts with all Dutch health insurers and operate satellite consultation hours at eight hospitals and revalidation centers across the Netherlands. Patient acquisition is primarily referral-based through the rehabilitation sector, with revenue coming from Dutch basic health insurance reimbursement under a bruikleen (loan/lease) model for prostheses, supplemented by direct-pay sport prosthetics rentals, corrective helmets (largely out-of-pocket), and the Orthostore consumer e-commerce channel. The company has no external investment or venture funding evidenced and operates as part of the De Hoogstraat non-profit rehabilitation organization.

Name

Rijndam Orthopedietechniek

Legal name

Rijndam Orthopedietechniek

Website

https://rijndamorthopedietechniek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rijndam Orthopedietechniek is a Dutch non-profit orthopedic instrument maker that designs, manufactures, and fits custom prosthetics and orthotics across Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Amsterdam. Co-located with rehabilitation centers and using 3D printing, it serves patients of all ages referred via the Dutch healthcare system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

Keywords

• Custom orthopedic prosthetics
• Custom orthotic devices
• 3D-printed medical devices
• Rehabilitation orthopedics
• Gait analysis services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Prosthetic Devices: Design and manufacture of custom-made arm and leg prostheses. Prostheses are typically covered under basic health insurance (basisverzekering) when prescribed by a medical specialist and intended for long-term use, and are provided as bruikleen (loan/lease) rather than ownership transfer.
2. Custom Orthotic Devices: Design and manufacture of custom orthoses for foot/leg, arm/hand, head/neck, and torso. Most orthoses are covered under basic health insurance when prescribed by a specialist for long-term use.
3. Sport Blades and Sport Prostheses: Sport-specific prosthetics (blades) and trial rental program (3-month trial). Sport devices are generally not reimbursed by health insurers; alternative funding options and trial programs are offered.
4. Consumer Orthopedic Products (Orthostore): E-commerce webshop (Orthostore.nl) selling a curated selection of orthopedic products directly to consumers outside of insurance reimbursement.
5. Gait Analysis and Training Services: Looplab gait analysis and looptraining services provided as part of ongoing patient care and follow-up services.
6. Redressiehelm (Corrective Helmets for Babies): 3D-printed corrective helmets for infants. Generally not reimbursed by health insurers; patients pay out of pocket.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rijndam Orthopedietechniek designs, manufactures, and fits custom-made prosthetic and orthotic devices for patients across all ages, including leg, foot, hip, arm, and hand prostheses; orthoses for hand/arm, foot/leg, head/neck, and torso; 3D-printed corrective helmets (Talee) and safety helmets; sport blades; and computer-controlled orthoses (C-Braces). Devices are produced through a blend of traditional handcrafting and modern 3D printing and are delivered across clinical locations in Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Amsterdam, with referral-driven patient acquisition and gait analysis / walking training as supporting services.

Product overview

Rijndam Orthopedietechniek is an orthopedic instrument maker providing custom-made prosthetics and orthotics through a network of locations in Rotterdam, Utrecht (De Hoogstraat Orthopedietechniek), and Amsterdam (Protec). The core product portfolio includes Beenprothesen (leg prostheses) and Armprothesen (arm prostheses) alongside a comprehensive Orthesen range covering hand/arm, foot/leg, head/neck, and torso devices. Specialized products include 3D-printed Talee redressiehelmen (corrective helmets for babies), Talee Protect valhelmen (safety helmets), Piro 3D-printed ankle-foot orthoses for children, and C-Braces computer-controlled orthoses from Ottobock. Supporting services include Gangbeeldanalyse (gait analysis in their looplab), Looptraining (walking/running training), and the Orthostore.nl webshop for direct product purchases. The organization leverages 3D printing technology for custom devices and collaborates with Invent Medical for helmet products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orthostore: Webshop selling orthopedic products directly to consumers outside of insurance coverage.

Products and services

• Beenprothesen (Leg prostheses) Custom-made foot, leg, and hip prostheses designed and fitted for individuals who have lost a limb, enabling mobility and daily functioning. Covered under Dutch basic health insurance when prescribed by a medical specialist for long-term use, delivered under a bruikleen loan model.
• Armprothesen (Arm prostheses) Custom finger, hand, and arm prostheses, including myo-electric options, tailored to individual needs and preferences. 3D printing is being expanded into this range for cosmetic hands, sockets, trial parts, and attachments.
• Orthesen (Orthoses) Supportive devices for various body parts including hand & arm, foot & leg, head & neck, and torso orthoses, providing mobility support, stability, posture correction, and pain relief.
• Redressiehelmen (Talee corrective helmets) 3D-printed corrective helmets for babies aged 4-18 months with skull deformities (plagiocephaly and brachycephaly), supplied via Invent Medical partnership. Features ventilation, lightweight design, and custom fit based on 3D scan. Generally not reimbursed by Dutch health insurers; partial reimbursement available with two supplementary insurance policies.
• Talee Protect valhelm (Safety helmet) 3D-printed protective safety helmet for people with epilepsy or balance disorders, featuring flexible material that withstands repeated impacts. Delivered through Invent Medical partnership.
• Talee Postoperatieve redressiehelm (Post-operative corrective helmet) Post-operative corrective helmet for babies after skull surgery (craniosynostosis), designed to guide skull growth and protect the operated area, supplied via Invent Medical partnership.
• Nekbraces (Neck braces) Neck supports including Vista Collar and Heads First Collar for stability in acute neck injuries, whiplash, herniated discs, or weakened neck muscles.
• Sportblades (Running prosthetics) Sport-specific prosthetics (blades) for running and other sports, available for rental (3 months trial) or purchase, with training from movement coach Frank Dik. Sport devices are generally not reimbursed by health insurers.
• Romporthesen (Torso orthoses) Orthopedic corsets, back orthoses, and spinal supports for posture correction, breathing support, and stabilization of the trunk.
• Piro 3D-geprinte enkel-voetorthese (Piro 3D-printed ankle-foot orthosis) 3D-printed ankle-foot orthoses for children, delivered via Invent Medical partnership. Features ventilation, lightweight design, and modern look with multiple color options.
• C-Braces (Ottobock computer-controlled orthoses) Computer-controlled knee-ankle-foot orthoses by Ottobock that actively support legs during walking, fitted for patients with muscle or connective tissue diseases. Example use: Jeanine regained walking confidence and independence, including on the golf course.
• Gangbeeldanalyse (Gait analysis) - Looplab Looplab analysis service using video images combined with force plate measurements to analyze walking patterns and optimize prosthetic or orthotic fit, delivered as part of ongoing patient care and follow-up.
• Looptraining (Walking and running training) Walking and running training services delivered by Frank Dik (former Paralympic head coach) for prosthetic and orthotic users, including sport blade training and Kids-run activities.
• Orthostore.nl webshop E-commerce platform for direct purchase of orthopedic products outside insurance coverage, including Osseo hex key and protection caps for bone-anchored prostheses.

Quantifiable outcome

• First osseointegration prosthesis in the pelvis in Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus MCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Erasmus MC performed the osseointegration surgery for the first European patient with pelvis-integrated bone anchoring. Rijndam Orthopedietechniek provided the prosthesis, and Rijndam Revalidatie handled rehabilitation. A multi-disciplinary domestic and international expert collaboration.
• Rotterdam AtletiekminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024Joint initiative to start an athletics training group for people with leg prostheses. Training sessions held at the Rotterdam Atletiek athletics track. No prior running experience required.
• Rijndam RevalidatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRijndam Orthopedietechniek is co-located within the Rijndam Revalidatie building in Rotterdam. They work as one integrated team with rehabilitation physicians and therapists to provide coordinated patient care. This partnership provides direct access to referred patients and clinical expertise.
• De Hoogstraat OrthopedietechniekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRijndam Orthopedietechniek is an operational entity under De Hoogstraat Orthopedietechniek, which serves as the parent organization. Vacancies are posted through De Hoogstraat. The data protection officer is shared with De Hoogstraat.
• Invent MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInvent Medical is the technology partner for 3D-printed orthopaedic devices. They supply Talee redressiehelmen, Talee Protect valhelmen, Talee post-op helmen, and Piro 3D-printed AFO's for children. Rijndam provides product feedback to improve device quality.
• De Hoogstraat RevalidatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization to Rijndam Revalidatie; Utrecht location is co-located within De Hoogstraat Revalidatie building. Vacancies are shared via De Hoogstraat website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Blatchford: UK-based manufacturer of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices; comparable high-end prosthetic product portfolio and Dutch market presence through distributor relationships.
• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics and orthotics that supplies Rijndam's C-Brace computer-controlled orthoses; comparable as a high-tech prosthetic/orthotic manufacturer and broader market incumbent.
• Proteor: French prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer with European footprint; offers comparable custom prosthetic devices and competes indirectly in the Dutch market.
• Össur: Icelandic global prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer offering sports blades (Rheo, Cheetah) and advanced bracing; competes with Rijndam in the Dutch market through dealer/insurer channels.

Direct peers

• Roessingh Revalidatie Techniek: Dutch rehabilitation-embedded orthotics and prosthetics workshop attached to Roessingh revalidation center; mirrors Rijndam's integrated-care co-location model.
• OIM Orthopedie: Dutch orthotic and prosthetic provider with multiple clinical locations; competes head-to-head with Rijndam for referred patients and Dutch insurer contracts.
• Livit Orthopedie: One of the largest Dutch providers of custom-made orthoses, prostheses, and orthopedic footwear; directly competes with Rijndam across the same product categories and Dutch reimbursement landscape.
• Invent Medical: Technology partner that supplies Rijndam's 3D-printed Talee helmets and Piro AFOs; comparable as a 3D-printed pediatric orthotics specialist serving similar patients.

Regional players

• Spronken Orthopedie: Belgium/Netherlands border orthotics and prosthetics provider; comparable custom-device offering and craft-plus-3D-printing approach, but operates primarily in the Belgian market.

Others

• De Hoogstraat Orthopedietechniek: Sister entity and operational parent of Rijndam Orthopedietechniek; operates the Utrecht location with the same custom orthotic/prosthetic offering and shared DPO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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