Total Joint Orthopedics

Total Joint Orthopedics We provide high-quality, efficient implants for hip and knee replacement. EFFICIENCY BY DESIGN® Exceptional design. State-of-the-art materials.

Streamlined inventory and instrumentation. For every ten implants we sell, we donate one to Operation Walk.

The only ASC Solution. Perform up to 90% of TKA cases with a single tray. Save up to $1,300 per case in sterilization an...
05/18/2026

The only ASC Solution. Perform up to 90% of TKA cases with a single tray. Save up to $1,300 per case in sterilization and OR costs. 👉 Calculate your savings: https://www.tjoinc.com/cost-savings

"Will it work in challenging anatomy?"This is the question every surgeon asks about any implant system.For the Modern Un...
05/01/2026

"Will it work in challenging anatomy?"
This is the question every surgeon asks about any implant system.
For the Modern Universal Femur, we now have 10 years of data—including high-risk patients.

High-Risk Patient Subset:
The In a 10-year follow-up study of 107 patients (122 knees) study included patients with significant preoperative valgus deformity:
• Up to 24° valgus deformity preoperatively • Average preop valgus: 7.8° ± 5.8° • These are patients at higher risk for patellar maltracking

The Results:
ZERO issues with patellar maltracking at 10-year follow-up. Not "low rates." ZERO.
Even in patients with >20° preoperative valgus alignment—historically considered high-risk for tracking problems—the patented double Q-angle maintained proper patellar tracking.

Average Measurements at 10 Years: • Patellar tilt: 2.8° ± 3.7° • Patellar shift: 0.06 ± 0.07 mm
These are excellent values, regardless of preop deformity.

What This Tells Us:
The Modern Universal Femur isn't just for "easy" cases.
It's proven in: ✅ Severe valgus deformity (up to 24°) ✅ Older patients (mean age 66) ✅ Resurfaced and non-resurfaced patella
The confidence comes from the data.
info.tjoinc.com/klassic-10-year

Kayleen has been with TJO for almost 2 years as a Quality Specialist and has 10 years of experience in medical device Qu...
04/29/2026

Kayleen has been with TJO for almost 2 years as a Quality Specialist and has 10 years of experience in medical device Quality roles. She just finished her last major semester in Biomedical Engineering at the UofU, with only a couple of classes remaining until she officially graduates next Fall. Commensurate with the work she is performing at TJO, a promotion to a Quality Engineer role is reflective of the high technical knowledge and skills she demonstrates on a daily basis. Having built trust with our internal team at TJO and our external supply partners, Kayleen is a pleasure to work with and a critical member of the TJO team.

Discover how top-performing ASCs are redefining efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and challenging the status quo.J...
04/29/2026

Discover how top-performing ASCs are redefining efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and challenging the status quo.

Join our exclusive masterclass, Building a Successful ASC with Strategic Implant Selection, hosted by TJO and OTW on Wednesday, April 29 at 6pm ET / 4pm MT. We’ll dive into why most TKA systems fall short in the ASC setting, how to overcome common efficiency barriers, and the latest implant and instrumentation innovations driving meaningful change—plus new outcomes data that may shift the way you think about TKA design.

If you’re focused on optimizing performance and staying ahead, you won’t want to miss this.

👉 Save your spot: http://info.tjoinc.com/otw-asc

We are thrilled to welcome Clarissa Martinez to our customer service group as a Sales Coordinator! Clarissa brings over ...
04/24/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Clarissa Martinez to our customer service group as a Sales Coordinator! Clarissa brings over a decade of hands-on business experience to our team, with a background that spans sales coordination, operations management, and entrepreneurship.

Most recently, she owned and operated a small business — from developing marketing strategies and managing inventory to training staff and streamlining day-to-day operations. Prior to that, she spent seven years as a Sales Coordinator, where she supported sales teams, monitored performance metrics, and helped align marketing campaigns with revenue goals. We're excited to have her bring that same drive and entrepreneurial mindset to this role.

Discover how top-performing ASCs are redefining efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and challenging the status quo.J...
04/17/2026

Discover how top-performing ASCs are redefining efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and challenging the status quo.

Join our exclusive masterclass, Building a Successful ASC with Strategic Implant Selection, hosted by TJO and OTW on Wednesday, April 29 at 6pm ET / 4pm MT. We’ll dive into why most TKA systems fall short in the ASC setting, how to overcome common efficiency barriers, and the latest implant and instrumentation innovations driving meaningful change—plus new outcomes data that may shift the way you think about TKA design.

If you’re focused on optimizing performance and staying ahead, you won’t want to miss this.

👉 Save your spot
http://info.tjoinc.com/otw-asc

We're thrilled to announce that Kari Barker has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at TJO, effective April 1! Kari...
04/14/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Kari Barker has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at TJO, effective April 1! Kari joined us in 2011 as Controller and has been a cornerstone of our growth ever since — expanding her leadership through Director of Finance, VP of Finance, and beyond, while also overseeing operations and HR. Her fingerprints are on so much of what we've built: $200M+ in lifetime sales, margin improvements of up to 30% in key product families, and an operational foundation built to scale.

As CFO, Kari steps into expanded strategic responsibilities at an exciting moment for TJO. We couldn't be more confident in her leadership. Please join us in celebrating Kari on this incredibly well-deserved milestone! 👏

When performance is comparable, simplicity matters. Modern Universal vs. Asymmetric design:• Lower patellar tilt• Simila...
04/13/2026

When performance is comparable, simplicity matters. Modern Universal vs. Asymmetric design:
• Lower patellar tilt
• Similar patient-reported outcomes
• No significant difference in revisions
• Fewer instrument trays
Clinical performance - simplified.
https://info.tjoinc.com/modern_sym_vs_asym

Most TKA systems weren’t designed for the ASC.Building a Successful ASC with Strategic Implant Selection 📌Wednesday, Apr...
04/09/2026

Most TKA systems weren’t designed for the ASC.

Building a Successful ASC with Strategic Implant Selection 📌
Wednesday, April 29 | 6 PM ET / 4 PM MT

Join TJO and OTW to explore how leading ASCs are improving efficiency, streamlining workflows, and driving better patient outcomes.

You’ll learn:
✅ Where traditional TKA systems fall short
✅ How to eliminate common efficiency barriers
✅ The impact of implant design on performance
✅ New data reshaping TKA assumptions

Register today: http://info.tjoinc.com/otw-asc

Building a Successful ASC with Strategic Implant Selection 📌Wednesday, April 29 | 6 PM ET / 4 PM MTDiscover how top-perf...
04/03/2026

Building a Successful ASC with Strategic Implant Selection 📌
Wednesday, April 29 | 6 PM ET / 4 PM MT

Discover how top-performing ASCs are improving efficiency, streamlining operations, and enhancing patient outcomes in this exclusive master class hosted by TJO and OTW.

In this session, you’ll learn:
✅ Why most TKA systems fall short
✅ Overcoming common efficiency barriers
✅ Implant design driving performance
✅ Data challenging TKA assumptions

Register today: http://info.tjoinc.com/otw-asc

The study that changed the conversation about universal knees.Researchers evaluated modern symmetrical vs. asymmetrical ...
03/31/2026

The study that changed the conversation about universal knees.

Researchers evaluated modern symmetrical vs. asymmetrical TKA designs in a head-to-head retrospective review.

The Setup: • 225 patients (246 knees) - Modern Universal (Klassic®) • 235 patients (236 knees) - Asymmetric (Vanguard) • Minimum 1-year follow-up • Radiographic and clinical outcomes

The Results:
📉 Patellar Tilt: Modern Universal showed SIGNIFICANTLY less patellar tilt than the asymmetric design (P < 0.0001)

📊 Patient-Reported Outcomes: • PROMIS Physical Function: 43.5 vs 41.1 (ns) • PROMIS Physical Health: 48.2 vs 46.7 (ns)
• PROMIS Mental Health: 53.3 vs 51.8 (ns) • KOOS JR: 74.5 vs 78.4 (ns)

🔧 Complications: • Manipulation under anesthesia: 6.1% vs 4.2% (ns) • Reoperation: 3.7% vs 3.0% (ns) • Infection: 1.7% vs 1.7% (ns)
Translation: Equivalent safety profile.

The Conclusion: "The symmetrical femoral design demonstrated similar PROs and outcomes to an asymmetrical design. Despite some concern that patellar tracking could be worse in a symmetrical implant, the modern symmetrical TKA design demonstrated less patellar tilt and overall appears to perform clinically similarly to an asymmetric anatomic design."

What this means: Universal geometry + modern features = clinical performance that meets or exceeds asymmetric designs.

https://info.tjoinc.com/modern_sym_vs_asym

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