• The Arthrex Story

    From a start-up in the Munich Olympic Village to a globally leading medical technology company in private ownership. From 1 to over 8,000 employees in 40 years - that's Arthrex!

    Our history is marked by innovation, growth, dynamics, and the mission of our founder to support doctors in providing their patients with better treatment.

OUR HISTORY

Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better® Since 1981

Before there was a market for minimally invasive surgical techniques and medical instruments – that is, arthroscopy – Reinhold Schmieding founded the small start-up company Arthrex in Munich in 1981 with the goal of supporting doctors in improving patient treatment and care.

  • FROM THE BEGINNINGS TO GLOBAL INNOVATION

    The Arthrex Success Story

    The prototypes of the first surgical arthroscopy instruments certainly piqued people's interest, but they couldn't be produced in the desired quality in Germany at the time. Production was then transferred to the USA, and the company founded there for a second time - with success.

    Today - more than 40 years later - the Arthrex mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better inspires innovation, dedication, and teamwork not only in our president and founder, but also in more than 8,000 employees worldwide.

    Our Corporate Culture

 

 

Team Arthrex
Connected by innovation.

"Working at Arthrex means having new experiences every day, adopting a flexible and innovative
mindset, and being able to contribute
your own ideas at any time."

Torgeir Erlandsen, EMEA Managing Director

 

 

  • MORE ABOUT ARTHREX

    Benefits

    Our success is based on the commitment and innovative ideas of our employees. This service should bring benefits with it, so we contribute to the health and social security of our employees with benefits such as a healthy free lunch, exercise and massage offers, special bonuses, and more.

    To Arthrex Benefits

OUR HISTORY

Our Mission 

The Arthrex mission and the vision of our founder, Reinhold Schmieding, underpin our innovative strength and our commitment to providing the best possible care for patients. 

  • What Is Especially Important to Us 

    Arthrex has always attached particular importance to working with physicians and their continued medical training. Supported by the Medical Education team, they can learn about and have training in new instruments and surgical techniques, either at our ArthroLab or at their own practice in one of our MobileLabs. 

    From our headquarters in Naples, Florida, via our head offices in Munich (EMEA), Mexico City (LATAM), and Singapore (APAC), we are united by the goal of making modern medical care available to everyone at every stage of their life. 

     

What Makes Us Proud 

In 2024, we helped nearly 20 million people return to health and an active life following illness or injury, with: 

  • Less postoperative pain 
  • Smaller scars 
  • Better mobility 
  • Faster recovery 
  • Low complication rate 
  • Higher patient satisfaction 

 

 

 

What Makes Us Special 

Privately owned company dedicated to "people before profit" 

US manufacturing at our own facilities: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. 

Scientific research as part of a culture of scientific excellence 

Long-term personal relationships between customers and the sales team 

Service, delivery, and technical support from a single source, provided by Arthrex employees 

OUTSTANDING INNOVATION

Edison Award 2021

Reinhold Schmieding, president and founder of Arthrex, was awarded the Edison Award for outstanding innovation in 2021. In an interview, he talked about the early days, the motivation, and the passion that drives him and his now 8000 employees worldwide every day. 

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