Stryker showcases Foot & Ankle innovation at AOFAS 2026 with Prophecy® Surgical Planning for Incompass™ and Hoffmann® LRF smartHEX™

Stryker expands its Foot & Ankle portfolio by linking advanced preoperative planning with new limb reconstruction hardware and connected-care software.

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Stryker (SYK) is launching Prophecy® Surgical Planning for its Incompass™ Total Ankle System and introducing Hoffmann® LRF smartHEX™ at the 2026 AOFAS Annual Meeting in Seattle.

Prophecy Surgical Planning, which has supported patient-specific planning in more than 100,000 ankle cases over 14 years, now gives Incompass users 3D visualization plus resect-through and pin-through fixation options in a single platform. Hoffmann LRF smartHEX expands the limb reconstruction portfolio with new rings, struts and frame components, alongside a mobile app and updated planning software designed to enhance frame versatility and support connected care between surgeons and patients.

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• Prophecy Surgical Planning has processed more than 100,000 ankle cases over 14 years
• Incompass users gain 3D visualization and both resect-through and pin-through fixation options in one platform

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• None.

Key Figures

Cases supported: more than 100,000 cases Planning experience: 14 years

Cases supported

more than 100,000 cases

Prophecy Surgical Planning over 14 years

Planning experience

14 years

Prophecy Surgical Planning ankle-case history

Key Terms

3d visualization, pin-through fixation

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3d visualization technical

"giving surgeons access to 3D visualization and both resect-through"

Three-dimensional visualization is the creation of digital images or interactive models that show objects, spaces or data in three dimensions so viewers can see depth, shape and relationships from different angles. For investors it makes complex technical, medical or property information easier to inspect and judge—like turning a flat blueprint into a physical model—helping with product evaluation, due diligence, risk assessment and clearer communication to customers and partners.

pin-through fixation medical

"both resect-through and pin-through fixation options"

Pin-through fixation is a surgical technique that uses one or more metal pins driven through bone fragments or across a joint to hold pieces in place while they heal. For investors, it matters because it describes how certain orthopedic or trauma devices are used, influences clinical outcomes and complication risks, and therefore affects product design, regulatory review, and market acceptance; think of the pins as temporary scaffolding that keeps broken parts aligned.

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New additions advance surgical planning, implant flexibility and connected care across Stryker's Foot & Ankle portfolio

• Stryker is launching Prophecy^® Surgical Planning for the Incompass™ Total Ankle System and introducing Hoffmann^®LRF smartHEX™ at the 2026 American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting in Seattle.
• Prophecy^® Surgical Planning, which has supported patient-specific planning for more than 100,000 ankle cases over 14 years, is now available with the Incompass™ Total Ankle System, giving surgeons access to 3D visualization and both resect-through and pin-through fixation options within a single connected platform.
• Hoffmann LRF smartHEX expands Stryker's limb reconstruction portfolio with new rings, struts and frame components along with a mobile app and reimagined planning software designed to enhance frame versatility and support connected care.

PORTAGE, Mich., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today that it will showcase new advancements across its Foot & Ankle portfolio at the 2026 American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting in Seattle, including the launch of Prophecy Surgical Planning for the Incompass Total Ankle System and the introduction of Hoffmann LRF smartHEX.

Prophecy has established itself as an important surgical planning tool in ankle surgery, processing more than 100,000¹ cases over the past 14 years. Now available with Incompass, Stryker's comprehensive total ankle replacement system, Prophecy enables surgeons to leverage this depth of experience through patient-specific surgical planning, enhanced 3D planning tools, and both resect-through and pin-through fixation options. The integration of these two products further reflects Stryker's commitment to delivering technology-enabled solutions.

"We've seen incredible customer adoption and feedback around Prophecy, and we're excited to extend that offering to Incompass," said Adam Jacobs, vice president and general manager of Stryker's Foot & Ankle business. "By bringing Prophecy to Incompass, we're combining the power of patient-specific planning with our newest total ankle system, helping surgeons make more informed decisions before they ever enter the operating room."

The Incompass Total Ankle System was created using insights generated through Prophecy and SOMA (Stryker Orthopaedic Modeling and Analytics), incorporating real-world anatomy and surgical planning into the implant design. The addition of Prophecy Surgical Planning further strengthens the connection between preoperative planning and implant selection, enabling surgeons to make more informed decisions.

Expanding beyond total ankle replacement, Stryker will also introduce Hoffmann LRF smartHEX, the newest advancement in its limb reconstruction portfolio. The platform combines expanded frame options, mobile guidance and updated planning software designed to support complex deformity correction. Through the mobile application, smartHEX creates a connection between patients and their surgeon-prescribed correction plan, bringing patient guidance, surgeon planning and correction capabilities together throughout treatment.

"AOFAS gives us an important opportunity to demonstrate how Stryker is building on decades of foot and ankle experience, customer insight and data," said Jacobs. "By bringing Prophecy Surgical Planning to Incompass and introducing Hoffmann LRF smartHEX, we are continuing to connect planning, implants and reconstruction technologies in ways that give surgeons more flexibility across the continuum of foot and ankle care."

Attendees can experience both technologies and Stryker's full Foot & Ankle portfolio through exhibit and educational programming at AOFAS 2026, booth #601.

For more information about Stryker's complete Foot & Ankle portfolio, visit www.stryker.com.

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com.

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What is new about Prophecy Surgical Planning when used with the Incompass Total Ankle System?

When paired with the Incompass Total Ankle System, Prophecy® Surgical Planning provides patient-specific planning, enhanced 3D planning tools, and both resect-through and pin-through fixation options within a single connected platform. The company said this strengthens the link between preoperative planning and implant selection, helping surgeons make more informed decisions before entering the operating room.

What does Hoffmann LRF smartHEX add to Stryker's limb reconstruction portfolio?

Hoffmann LRF smartHEX™ adds new rings, struts and frame components, combined with mobile guidance and reimagined planning software designed to support complex deformity correction. Through its mobile application, smartHEX connects patients with their surgeon-prescribed correction plan by bringing patient guidance, surgeon planning and correction capabilities together throughout treatment.

Where can clinicians see these new Foot & Ankle technologies at AOFAS 2026?

Attendees at the 2026 American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting in Seattle can experience Prophecy Surgical Planning for Incompass, Hoffmann LRF smartHEX, and the broader Foot & Ankle portfolio at booth #601, through exhibit and educational programming.