Become an OI Surgeon Onboarding & Partnership Pathway Build experience with the lateral approach through live surgical observation, hands-on cadaveric training, peer instruction, and continued support in your own OR. Start Application What the Lateral Approach Can Bring to Your Practice Better Patient Outcomes Muscle-sparing access is designed to support less pain, earlier mobility, and faster recovery after total knee replacement. More Efficient Surgery Days A streamlined technique and four-tray instrumentation system can support shorter procedures and more efficient surgical scheduling. Practice Differentiation Offer a distinct, muscle-sparing approach that sets your total knee program apart and provides patients with another surgical option. Bring the Lateral Approach to Your OR Move from initial evaluation to hands-on training and implementation through a structured pathway built around observation, peer education, and continued support. Inquiry & Qualification Tell us about your practice, surgical experience, and interest in the lateral approach so our team can determine the right next step. Review the OI System Get familiar with the OI implant platform, specialized instrumentation, surgical technique, and the clinical considerations behind the lateral approach. Observe Live Cases Travel to an Optimotion training location to observe lateral approach procedures firsthand alongside an experienced training surgeon. Train in a Cadaver Lab Perform the technique through guided cadaveric training, gaining hands-on experience with exposure, preparation, trialing, balancing, and implantation. Bring the Lateral Approach to Your OR Continue your transition into practice with peer surgeon guidance and support available as you begin performing the lateral approach at your own facility. Become an OI Surgeon Partner Resources What Surgeons Can Expect From Optimotion Guidance From Experienced Surgeons Learn directly from experienced surgeons before, during, and after hands-on training. Instrumentation for Your First Cases Access the OI instrumentation and trial components needed as you begin performing cases. Surgical Guides & Clinical Resources Use surgical technique guides, IFUs, and system specifications as ongoing procedural references. Support Inside Your OR Receive clinical support as you introduce the lateral approach within your own OR. Visibility in Our Doctor Directory Join our physician directory so patients can find a trained lateral approach surgeon nearby. Continued Training & Education Continue building familiarity with the technique through peer education and additional training opportunities. Hear From Surgeons Using the Lateral Approach These physicians share what they’ve learned using the lateral approach, what has stood out in their patients’ recoveries, and why the technique has become part of their practice. Surgeon Testimonials Dr. Pasquale Reino Over 95% of my patients who had a traditional surgery and then came to me for the lateral approach say the recovery was much faster in terms of motion, easier in terms of pain, and required less narcotic medication. Dr. David Cheong The quadriceps muscle is not cut. If a muscle isn’t cut, then it doesn’t take the same amount of time to recover and wake up. If a muscle isn’t cut, then typically there is less pain associated with that surgery. Dr. Sergio Martinez I’ve had patients where we did the standard approach on one knee, and we did the second knee with the lateral approach. They all tell me that the lateral approach was a much better recovery. Frequently Asked Questions What is required to become an OI Surgeon? The process begins by connecting with Optimotion and discussing your practice, surgical experience, and interest in the lateral approach. From there, the team can determine the appropriate training pathway and next steps. How are surgeons trained in the lateral approach? Training can include observing the lateral approach in live surgical cases, hands-on cadaveric training, peer-to-peer instruction, and support as surgeons begin incorporating the technique into their own practice. Can surgeons observe the lateral approach before committing to training? Surgeons interested in the technique can observe procedures performed by experienced OI training surgeons and see the lateral approach, instrumentation, and surgical workflow firsthand. What does hands-on training involve? Cadaveric training gives surgeons an opportunity to perform the technique under guidance, including lateral exposure, bone preparation, trialing, balancing, and implantation using the OI system. Does Optimotion provide support for a surgeon’s first cases? Optimotion can provide continued clinical and peer support as surgeons transition from training to performing the lateral approach within their own OR. What instrumentation is used for the lateral approach? The Optimotion Blue Total Knee System includes four instrumentation trays supporting femoral and patellar preparation, tibial preparation, femoral trialing, and tibial trialing. What implant options are available through Optimotion? The OI platform includes cemented and cementless fixation options as well as cruciate-retaining and posterior-stabilized configurations, giving surgeons flexibility across different total knee replacement needs. How can a surgeon get started with Optimotion? Submit an inquiry to connect with the Optimotion team. They can discuss the lateral approach, OI systems, training opportunities, and the next steps for bringing the technique into your practice. Interested in Becoming an OI Surgeon? Connect with our team to learn more about the lateral approach, surgeon training, and the OI system. Tell us a little about your practice and experience, and we’ll help you understand the training process and next steps. Start Application