OrthoPediatrics Expands Its Lower Extremity Bracing Portfolio with the Launch of OPSB® Knee 'TractorFIX

OrthoPediatrics (KIDS) expanded its specialty bracing portfolio with the launch of Knee 'TractorFIX, a brace intended to manage pediatric knee contractures.

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OrthoPediatrics (KIDS) expanded its specialty bracing portfolio with the launch of Knee 'TractorFIX, a brace intended to manage pediatric knee contractures.

The brace is intended for patients approximately 2 to 21 years of age with pre-existing or developing knee contractures who are undergoing tibial treatment with an external fixator. It connects directly to the external fixator to support contracture management during treatment. OrthoPediatrics describes the product as a standardized alternative to custom-built solutions and pairs it with its ORTHEX external fixation platform.

Key Figures

Intended patient age range: approximately 2 to 21 years of age

Intended patient age range

approximately 2 to 21 years of age

Pediatric patients undergoing tibial treatment with an external fixator

Key Terms

contracture, orthosis, external fixator

3 terms

contracture medical

"intended to treat knee contractures, pre-existing or developing"

A contracture is a permanent or long-lasting shortening of muscle, tendon, ligament or other soft tissue that pulls a joint into a fixed or limited position and reduces its normal range of motion. It results from scar tissue, fibrosis, prolonged immobility, or certain neurologic conditions and is different from a temporary muscle spasm; early-stage stiffness may improve with therapy, but established contractures are often irreversible without surgical or other medical intervention.

orthosis medical

"the OPSB® Knee 'TractorFIX contracture management orthosis"

A orthosis is a medical device—such as a brace, splint, shoe insert or support—worn outside the body to support, align, protect or improve the function of a limb or the spine. For investors it signals a part of the healthcare equipment market tied to durable product sales, reimbursement rules, regulatory approvals and ongoing demand from hospitals, clinics and patients; changes in coverage, technology or aging demographics can affect revenue and profit outlooks for companies that make or supply them.

external fixator medical

"who are undergoing tibial treatment with an external fixator"

A rigid medical device used to stabilize broken bones from outside the body by anchoring metal pins or wires into the bone and connecting them with an external frame. It holds bone fragments in the correct position while healing, allows access to soft tissues for wound care, and can be adjusted without additional surgery; it does not sit inside the healed bone and is removed once sufficient healing has occurred.

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WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced the expansion of its OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing (“OPSB”) portfolio with a new product launch, the OPSB^® Knee 'TractorFIX contracture management orthosis.

Knee 'TractorFIX is a first-of-its-kind pediatric bracing solution intended to treat knee contractures, pre-existing or developing, in pediatric patients approximately 2 to 21 years of age who are undergoing tibial treatment with an external fixator. The brace connects directly to the external fixator to support contracture management during tibial treatment. The bracing system was developed to address the significant clinical challenges caused by pediatric knee contractures, which can include limited range of motion, complicated rehabilitation, prolonged treatment, and negatively impacted functional outcomes.

“Knee 'TractorFIX is a perfect example of how OrthoPediatrics creates value across our portfolio by connecting our product lines for the children and families we serve,” commented Joe Hauser, President of OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing and Trauma & Deformity. “Providers have historically relied on custom-built solutions that are time-intensive to make and fit. Knee ‘TractorFIX offers a standardized, pediatric-focused alternative. By pairing a dedicated contracture management solution with our ORTHEX^® External Fixation platform, we can support surgeons, orthotists, patients, and families throughout the treatment journey. This collaboration addresses an important unmet clinical need while also integrating products across divisions to deliver more comprehensive pediatric orthopedic solutions, demonstrating the interconnectedness of our innovation super cycle.”

Knee 'TractorFIX expands OPSB's lower extremity bracing portfolio while addressing a clinical indication with limited pediatric-specific options. The bracing system adds to a growing offering of specialty bracing technologies, including products such as DF2^®, TRAXIO, and PediHip^®.

About OrthoPediatrics Corp.

Founded in 2006, OrthoPediatrics is an orthopedic company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics. As such, it has developed the most comprehensive product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. OrthoPediatrics currently markets over 90 systems that serve three of the largest categories within the pediatric orthopedic market. This product offering spans trauma and deformity, scoliosis, and sports medicine/other procedures. OrthoPediatrics’ global sales organization is focused exclusively on pediatric orthopedics and distributes its products in the United States and over 75 countries outside the United States. For more information, please visit www.orthopediatrics.com. For more information about the OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing portfolio, please visit www.opsb.com.

Investor Contact
Philip Taylor
Gilmartin Group
philip@gilmartinir.com
415-937-5406