Apex Orthopaedic Technologies

Engineering the Future of Spine Surgery

Apex Orthopaedic Technologies develops clinically driven spine technologies through engineering, biomechanics, and scientific validation to solve some of spine surgery's most challenging clinical problems.

Anatomical illustration of a human spine

Why Apex

A disciplined approach to spine innovation.

Clinically Driven

Every technology begins with an unmet clinical need identified alongside spine surgeons.

Engineering Led

Biomechanics and computational modeling guide every design decision.

Scientifically Validated

Rigorous testing carries every platform from concept to clinical translation.

Clinical Solutions

Designed around the surgical challenges that matter most.

Our Innovation Process

From clinical need to patient impact.

A concise view of the pathway every Apex program follows.

  1. 01

    Clinical Need

  2. 02

    Engineering

  3. 03

    Scientific Validation

  4. 04

    Clinical Translation

  5. 05

    Patient Impact

Recognition & Milestones

A foundation of scientific and regulatory credibility.

1

FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

>$4M

Competitive NIH Funding

Non-Dilutive Funding

2

Issued Patents

4+

Pending Patent Applications

7

National Scientific Awards

4

Technology Platforms

Leadership

At the intersection of engineering and medicine.

Daniel Bonthius, MD, PhD

Daniel Bonthius, MD, PhD

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Hai Yao, PhD

Hai Yao, PhD

Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer

Stephen Kalhorn, MD

Stephen Kalhorn, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Marc Yap

Marc Yap

Chief Technology Officer

Joe Powers

Joe Powers

President