OrthoPediatrics Corp. has gained additional U.S. distribution rights for bracing solutions.

Through the OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing (OPSB) division, the company has established a distribution agreement with Thrive Orthopedics LLC focused on three pediatric orthotic solutions.

• Thrive Orthopedics F3 Hero Pediatric AFO is a lightweight carbon fiber ankle foot orthosis that provides the stability needed to improve walking while allowing flexibility and energy return at the correct moments to produce a more normalized, smooth, and dynamic walking pattern. This type of AFO is indicated for children who have challenges walking due to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, foot drop from chemotherapy, or many other diagnoses.
• The TruStretch Pediatric Equinus Brace is an “above the knee” bracing solution that provides optimal stretching of the gastroc-soleus muscles for children with equinus deformity.
• The Thrive Pediatric X-Glide Carbon Fiber Insoles come in both rigid and flexible foot plate styles and offer low profile and lightweight gait training tools.

“The OPSB team is starting the new year off with exciting news,” OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing division President Joe Hauser commented. “I am so proud of everything we are advancing to help more kids with non-operative care. The distribution agreement with Thrive Orthopedics represents the next phase of our planned growth, bringing more innovative solutions to children around the world.”

Founded in 2006, OrthoPediatrics is focused exclusively on advancing pediatric orthopedics. As such it has developed a comprehensive pediatric orthopedic product offering to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. The company currently markets more than 70 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 distributes its products in the United States and more than 70 countries outside the United States.

Thrive Orthopedics designs and delivers carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses. The company is based in Carmel, Ind.