OrtoKnee and OrtoHip: Maximum Surgical Efficiency with a Single Set

Africa has become one of the fastest growing markets in the world in terms of healthcare services. Increasing population on the one hand and rapidly growing healthcare investments on the other, the continent’s need for surgical technology is increasing day by day. Especially in orthopaedic surgeries, the demand for knee and hip prostheses is increasing rapidly with the ageing population. However, this demand can be met not only with products, but also with fast, cost-effective and sustainable delivery of these products.

The most critical factor here is surgical efficiency. The number of operations a surgeon can perform in a single day, the functioning of the hospital, the management of sterilisation processes and patient satisfaction directly depend on this concept. This is where Ortonom Medical’s OrtoKnee and OrtoHip single set concept revolutionarily optimises the surgical process both technically and operationally.

For the African market, efficiency is not only a surgical imperative, but also an important strategic advantage for distributors who want to make a difference in the market. Thanks to this efficiency, distributors can serve more hospitals with less equipment, adapt faster with less training and significantly reduce inventory costs.

Ortonom Medical: Local Power, Global Goal

Ortonom Medical was established in the early 2000s as a medical technology company based in Turkey. At the point it has reached today, it is a brand with a strong production and R&D infrastructure that has signed successful collaborations in European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets, especially in knee and hip replacement systems. Ortonom, which carries out all production processes according to ISO 13485 and CE standards, also keeps its innovation power alive by developing joint R&D projects with academic institutions.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the company is the principle of ‘excellence in simplicity’. Ortonom aims to facilitate the lives of surgeons and increase the field efficiency of distributors by developing highly functional, compact and versatile systems instead of complex surgical sets. OrtoKnee and OrtoHip are the embodiment of this understanding.

In this context, Ortonom Medical’s goal in Africa is not only product sales. The company also aims to establish a sustainable information, technology and training network for hospitals, surgeons and distributors in this region. Through this strategy, it is aimed to establish strong partnerships based on long-term and mutual benefit, not only short-term commercial gain.

What are OrtoKnee and OrtoHip?

OrtoKnee and OrtoHip are total knee and hip replacement systems. However, the difference of these two products from others is not only their technical success, but also the fact that they are designed in such a way that surgeons can perform both operations with the same tray (instrument tray). In other words, two different operations can be performed with a single set of instruments.

While OrtoKnee offers solutions for different ages and bone structures with its femoral and tibial components, OrtoHip offers a system with a titanium alloy stem and various head diameters optimised for both cemented and cementless use. What these two systems have in common is that they save time, cost and labour in the operating room thanks to their modular and minimal instrumentation.

The Orth

OrtoKnee and OrtoHip systems are suitable for both primary and revision surgeries. Long-term clinical success is aimed with high abrasion resistant polyethylene liners, low friction ceramic heads and anatomically compatible implant design. In addition, thanks to the simple structure of the system, surgeon training is completed much faster and application errors are minimised.

Comparison Table: OrtoKnee vs. OrtoHip

Designed to reduce complexity without compromising performance, these systems are ideal for under-resourced hospitals that require flexible, scalable orthopedic solutions.

The Role of a Unified Set in Surgery: Transforming Operational Flow

Traditional orthopedic procedures demand multiple trays, lengthy prep times, and detailed sterilization. Each additional set means more time, higher infection risk, and heavier operational loads.

OrtoKnee and OrtoHip’s shared tray model eliminates duplication and simplifies every stage of the workflow:

• Sterilization time reduced by 40%

• Surgical setup shortened by 20–30 minutes

• Instrument change minimized during operations

• Faster training for OR teams

Scenario: A regional African hospital conducts five orthopedic surgeries per day. Using separate systems would require at least 10 trays. With Ortonom’s unified system, only three trays are needed—cutting sterilization time in half and increasing operational capacity.

This means more patients treated, lower infection risks, and faster patient turnover.

OrtoKnee: Precision and Performance in Knee Surgery

OrtoKnee is a high-performance total knee replacement system designed for both simplicity and anatomical precision. Available in CR and PS configurations, it adapts to a wide range of patient anatomies and surgical preferences.

• Femoral Component: Cobalt-chrome, durable, and suitable for severe osteoarthritis.

• Tibial Baseplate: Modular design ensures flexibility and fast adaptation.

• Poly Insert: Highly wear-resistant, excellent rotational freedom.

Clinical Advantages:

• Minimally invasive compatible

• Optimized for faster patient mobilization

• Lower revision rates reported

• Reduced post-op complications

In resource-limited African hospitals, OrtoKnee offers durability and clinical reliability with a fast learning curve—ideal for both urban surgical centers and rural outreach missions.

OrtoHip is a total hip system engineered for broad compatibility and surgical success. It includes cementless and cemented options, with HA-coated titanium stems and modular acetabular cups.

Technical Details:

• Femoral Stem: Anatomically shaped for primary fixation.

• Acetabular Cup: Screwable multi-hole design with bone graft support.

• Liners: Vitamin-E stabilized XLPE options available.

Surgical Benefits:

• Suitable for both posterior and lateral approaches

• Reduces dislocation risks with precise geometry

• Promotes long-term osseointegration

Whether used in elderly patients with comorbidities or active young individuals, OrtoHip delivers safe, predictable outcomes with operational ease.

Shared System = Distributor Advantage

The true power of a unified tray system is seen through a distributor’s lens. In Africa’s vast geography—where supply chains are complex and space is limited—Ortonom’s compact system brings logistical freedom.

• 60% savings in transportation costs

• 50% less warehouse space required

• 40% faster surgeon onboarding

• Greater hospital reach with fewer assets

Financial Table: Traditional vs OrtoKnee-OrtoHip

For distributors, this isn’t just a product—it’s a business model built for scale, speed, and profitability.