Pioneering Advancements in Fixation

Advancing implant fixation for total knee arthroplasty

Taq Ortho is developing novel augments designed to address the critical challenges encountered intraoperatively.

Focused fixation for specific needs

Taq Ortho's mission is to be the leading provider of advanced fixation augments in orthopedics and total knee arthroplasty. We leverage advanced digital fabrication to develop novel fixation devices.

As the total knee market expands globally with broadening indications, surgeons need new tools to address persistent challenges in implant fixation. Taq Ortho is building that solution.

Fixation

Novel augments that enhance mechanical interlock for improved implant stability at critical interfaces.

Platform Approach

A modular system of constructs designed for versatility across multiple joint applications and clinical scenarios.

Surgeon-Driven Design

Developed by practicing orthopedic surgeons and experienced device engineers to integrate into existing surgical workflows.

Engineered with precision

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Digital Fabrication

Leveraging advanced additive manufacturing to produce implant architectures not achievable through conventional methods.

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Addressing Unmet Needs

Targeting fixation challenges at the interfaces most prone to failure — where no adequate solutions currently exist in the standard of care.

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Intraoperative Flexibility

Providing surgeons with options when bone loss or sclerotic bone are encountered during knee arthroplasty procedures.

Addressing unmet clinical needs with elegant simplicity

A seasoned team of surgeons, engineers, and industry professionals with decades of combined experience in orthopedic device innovation.

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Ken Trauner, MD

Founder & Chairman

Surgeon, engineer, and serial entrepreneur with 35 years in complex total joint surgery. BS in Mechanical Engineering and Biology from Stanford, MD from Harvard Medical School. Founded multiple medtech companies including Invuity (acquired by Stryker) and Bespoke Innovations (acquired by 3D Systems). Co-founded the NSF Center for Biophotonics. Holds 88 issued US patents.

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Marc Rosenberg

Board Member & President

Healthcare strategist and entrepreneur with extensive experience building, investing in, and advising life science, biotech, and medtech companies. BA in Neuroscience and Healthcare Management and MS in Biotechnology and Engineering Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania. CSO at Permanentech, Director of Corporate Development at TPMG Innovations.

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Brad Coale

Chief Operating Officer

Combines deep engineering expertise with 20+ years of innovation and product development in the medical device field at Zimmer Biomet. Portfolio includes numerous patented inventions in advanced surgical instrumentation, ACL reconstruction, porous metal implants, and joint arthroplasty systems.

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Mike Mentesana

Board Member & Advisor

Executive, innovator, and venture investor with over 25 years in the biopharmaceutical industry. Founded and led Pharma R&D and Health Analytics for PwC, co-founded Nextec Neuroscience. Serves on advisory boards of Ocean Genomics and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Degrees from Brooklyn College and Columbia University.

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Company

Taq Ortho, LLC
San Francisco, CA
Est. 2021