OrthoPediatrics Dips Despite Expansion Plans

OrthoPediatrics Corp. (NASDAQ: KIDS) shares settled Friday, as the company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced the rapid expansion of its Specialty Bracing (OPSB) division with entrance into three target markets within Indiana, Colorado, and Florida.

Each of these new locations broadens the Company’s position in targeted geographies to partner with pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the region to treat children with non-operative solutions. The OPSB division, launched in early 2024, has a multi-year strategy to increase access to care around the world by way of opening new (‘greenfield’) clinics and strategically acquiring clinics in target geographies.

The new Indianapolis, Indiana based OPSB clinic is located near Riley Children’s Hospital satellite facility and close to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. This greenfield site is the first OPSB clinic in the state, exclusively focused on pediatric and adolescent patients.

OrthoPediatrics’ CEO David Bailey commented “I’m especially proud of our newest clinic in Indy! As an Indiana-based company, being able to bring specialty care to KIDS in our Hoosier state represents not only a milestone for our business, but the power of partnership with other great organizations in our backyard.”

KIDS shares began Friday’s session lower by $1.14, or 4.7%, to $23.03.

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