# Ottobock

> <p><strong>Known for:</strong> Family-owned German prosthetics-and-orthotics leader. Most of the world's bionic-limb innovation runs through Ottobock R&amp;D — the C-Brace and Genium knee systems set the technical standard. Critical infrastructure for veterans-care and rehabilitation systems globally.</p>

**Ownership:** Family-controlled by the Näder family (3rd generation); EQT minority stake since 2017. Duderstadt, Germany since 1919.

**Employees:** ~9,000

**Key products:** Prosthetic limbs (Genium, C-Brace, bebionic); orthotic systems; wheelchairs and mobility aids

**Key markets:** Global — leader in microprocessor-controlled prosthetics; supplies most Paralympic athletes

**Known for:** Family-owned German prosthetics-and-orthotics leader. Most of the world's bionic-limb innovation runs through Ottobock R&D — the C-Brace and Genium knee systems set the technical standard. Critical infrastructure for veterans-care and rehabilitation systems globally.

https://www.ottobock.com