Innovative Orthopedic Technologies
Patient positioning devices
Innovative Orthopedic Technologies develops and distributes specialty technologies for the orthopedic market for surgical positioning. In close collaboration with surgeons, we create and design innovative leg positioning systems to help surgeons do what they do best - perform surgery. Our Swiss-made products are used in medical institutions around the globe.
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We offer trials, loaner systems and rental systems. Additionally, our clinical consultants provide support, training, and certifications.
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IOT is headquartered in Buchs, Switzerland (AG) and Winnie, Texas (LLC).
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Surgical Innovation
Turning ideas of surgeons into industry leading solutions.
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Design and Manufacturing
Producing innovative Swiss-made orthopedic positioning devices.
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Flexible Terms
Purchase, rentals, rent-to-own programs, etc. for facilities and distributors.
Transparency
Ask whatever you want to know. We answer transparently.
IOT Founder
Dr. Stefan Kreuzer
Dr. Kreuzer is a major innovator in the orthopedic industry. The Swiss native works and lives in Houston, TX, and is a board-certified and fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon. Dr. Kreuzer has pioneered the development in Minimally-Invasive and Computer- Assisted hip and knee replacement surgery, is actively involved in training, and has been invited to lecture and demonstrate his surgical techniques for surgeons throughout the United States, Asia and Europe.
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Interview with Stefan Kreuzer, MD
Major innovator in orthopedics
Dive into our recent interview series with founder Stefan Kreuzer, MD, as he shares his personal journey into orthopedics and gives insights on direct anterior approach hip replacement and the company story of IOT in short video snippets.
Orthopedic Journey
Dr. Kreuzer gives a glimpse into his personal life and explains what drives him as an orthopedic surgeon.
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Duration: 00:46
IOT History
Dr. Kreuzer looks into the past when he started out as a surgeon doing anterior approach hip replacement – get to know how IOT was born.
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Duration: 00:34
IOT Solutions
Dr. Kreuzer explains how IOT products support him to do better for his patients.
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Duration: 00:28
Efficiency in the ASC
Dr. Kreuzer on what is required to improve efficiency in Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
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Duration: 00:50
Table vs. off-table
Dr. Kreuzer reflects on whether using a table or not using a table is recommended for anterior hip replacement.
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Duration: 01:05
IOT Milestones
Since foundation
Development and launch of modular, compact positioning devices specifically designed for the direct anterior approach hip replacement since 2006.
2006
IOT, LLC founded by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer (Houston, Texas)
IOT AG (Baar, Switzerland) founded to serve international markets
2012
Market launch of Opposite Leg Holder and XR-Riser Deck
2013
2014
Market launch of the redesigned ARCH Leg Positioning System
2015
Market launch of the PURIST Leg Positioning System
2018
Market launch of the MP XRAYCER
2019
Market launch of the DAA Top 360
2023
Market launch of the RAMP – patent pending
Market launch of ARCH Table Extension
2008