Company History

Randy Theken (pronounced 'taken') is the founder of three orthopedic medical device companies, known as The Theken Family of Companies. Theken Orthopaedic conducts mechanical testing of orthopedic implants for major medical device companies in need of FDA approval. Theken Spine designs, develops, manufactures and distributes spinal fusion implants to hospitals worldwide. Theken Disc designs and develops high-technology medical device products, such as a microelectronic artificial replacement spinal disc. A masters-degreed electrical and mechanical engineer, Randy Theken and his rapidly growing family of privately-held companies are making a significant impact on the spinal implant industry.

Mr. Theken was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He became interested in spinal implants while conducting research for his thesis at the University of Akron. After finishing graduate school, he founded Theken Orthopaedic. Five years later, he founded Theken Spine. In mid-2003, Theken Disc was founded to specifically focus on R&D development of next generation artificial nonfusion disc technology.

OUR VALUE TO YOU
      fewer parts, fewer steps

"We're always trying to improve the implant, so there are fewer parts that patients need to have in their bodies. And we're always trying to improve the surgical instrumentation, so there are fewer steps for the surgeon."---Randy Theken, Founder of The Theken Family of Companies

"I've used all of Theken Spine's products, and I've found them to be very physician- friendly in terms of ease of implantation."---Scot Dean Miller, DO, Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Group

This is accomplished through:

Technologically Advanced R&D Facility

Three-dimensional (3D) CAD modeling systems, 3D reconstructive and finite element analysis (FEA) software, computer numerical control (CNC) machining centers and servo hydraulic mechanical testing machines is a sample of the technology used by The Theken Family of Companies to rapidly move products from conception to fruition. And, it's all in-house.

Expert Engineers

The team of Theken engineers' design philosophy is to improve the surgical technique through fewer implants and fewer steps without sacrificing quality.

They take full advantage of the in-house technology and testing capabilities to make products efficient for surgeons to use. Surgeons don't like to put a lot of metal in their patients. Theken's implants are light without sacrificing strength and simple to implant. This is why many surgeons prefer Theken products.

Understanding the Needs of the Surgeon

Theken's employees are experts in spine. Many of our engineers, sales and marketing associates have been in the spine industry for their entire carreers. In addition, we understand the importance of letting surgeons actively participate in product development efforts. We don't develop a product and then send it to surgeons for final changes. We work directly with surgeons from product inception through the life of the product.