OrthoPediatrics Introduces TRAXIO Halo Gravity Traction System

OrthoPediatrics Corp. is expanding its OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing (OPSB) portfolio with a new product launch, the TRAXIO Complete – Weight System. The company is releasing the product in collaboration with Synetik Group Inc.

“The introduction of TRAXIO reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing pediatric scoliosis through thoughtful innovation,” OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing Division President Joe Hauser said. “TRAXIO offers a reliable, adaptable traction system that supports patient safety while reinforcing our focus on important solutions often overlooked by others, and meaningfully extends the continuum of care from bracing through surgery when needed.”

The Halo Gravity Traction system delivers controlled, weight-based axial traction for gradual spinal realignment in infants, children, and adolescents for advancing the standard of pediatric spine care. TRAXIO is a non-active, mechanical traction system that uses a weight-and-pulley mechanism to generate and maintain a prescribed traction load to the pediatric spine. Intended for use in controlled hospital environments, the system supports halo gravity traction therapy when used in conjunction with a compatible, separately cleared cranial halo ring and pin system.

“We continue to strengthen the depth of our scoliosis products, and the addition of TRAXIO represents yet another expansion of this platform,” OrthoPediatrics President of Scoliosis Greg Odle stated. “By pairing halo gravity traction with our existing deformity correction implants, we are strengthening our position as a comprehensive partner to pediatric spine surgeons and extending our impact beyond the operating room.”

Founded in 2006, OrthoPediatrics is focused exclusively on advancing pediatric orthopedics. As such, it has developed a comprehensive product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market. OrthoPediatrics currently markets more than 85 products 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 more than 75 countries outside the United States.

Founded in 2004 by Caroline Saulnier, Synetik Group is a privately owned manufacturing company based in Quebec, Canada. The company began by specializing in ergonomic solutions for the workplace, with both a product and an ergonomic services division. Following the acquisition of a manufacturer in the healthcare space in 2014, the Synetik ErgoCare division quickly outgrew the rest of the business. Over the last decade, Synetik ErgoCare has focused on designing and manufacturing assistive equipment for children with special needs. Most known for the Vertiflex line of standing frames, Synetik distributes its products across North America and is continuing to expand globally, with new product development.