NextStep Arthropedix

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures who inspire us through their strength, dedication, and support.

Whether it's keeping up with the kids, enjoying time with family, or staying active in the activities they love, movement plays an important role in creating lasting memories.

Wishing all the dads out there a wonderful Father's Day filled with family, laughter, and time spent doing what matters most.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth serves as a reminder of how far we've come and the work that remains to build a more equitable future.

Today, we celebrate freedom, honor the resilience of those who came before us, and recognize the power of community, education, and opportunity to drive positive change.

From all of us at NextStep Arthropedix, Happy Juneteenth.

06/12/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

We're excited to highlight Greg, VP of Research and Development, here at NextStep Arthropedix! Greg brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a passion for innovation to everything he does.

Outside of work, you'll find him spending time with his family, whether that's hiking, playing sports, designing and building projects, or engaging in the occasional epic Nerf battle 🔫. A talented musician, Greg plays the trumpet, sings, and is currently teaching himself how to play the piano 🎶.

He's also deeply involved in his local church, where he serves in leadership roles, mentors youth, and teaches early morning classes to high school students.

When he's not cheering on the BYU Cougars or Colorado's professional sports teams, Greg is usually creating, designing, or building something new—although he might admit that certain home improvement projects have been known to put up a good fight 😅.

We're grateful to have Greg's leadership, creativity, and expertise as part of the NextStep team!

06/11/2026

Built for fixation. Designed for longevity.

TheRay Acetabular Cup combines a gradient porous titanium structure with antirotational fins to support both immediate stability and long-term biologic fixation.

Our additively manufactured porosiTi™ technology seamlessly integrates the porous surface with the solid titanium substrate, creating an optimized environment for bone ingrowth. Combined with antirotational fins and a versatile screw fixation pattern, TheRay Cup is engineered to provide confidence from implantation through long-term follow-up.

Features include:
• Gradient porous porosiTi™ structure
• Antirotational fin design
• Three-hole and multi-hole cup options
• Self-centering, self-tapping screw system
• Optimized screw trajectories for enhanced bony purchase

Thoughtful design. Reliable fixation.

06/02/2026

📈 Designed for Better Anatomic Restoration 📈

Not all hips are built the same, so why should offset options be limited to a fixed jump between standard and lateral necks?

TheRay Collared Stem features progressive offsets across the stem size range, allowing for more precise restoration of patient anatomy from size 0 through size 11.

By scaling offset appropriately throughout the stem sizes, surgeons have the ability to better match anatomy while maintaining a streamlined implant system.

Because precision matters in every size!

NextStep Arthropedix is part of Akron-based Theken Companies. We design and develop joint implants.

05/28/2026

🔹 Bigger Head Options. Smaller Cup Sizes. Greater Stability. 🔹

Does your current total hip system offer a 36mm head in a 48mm cup and a 40mm head in a 52mm cup?

At NextStep Arthropedix, we’ve expanded our liner offerings to provide surgeons with larger femoral head options in smaller acetabular cup sizes helping support increased stability without compromising fit.

Our newer liner configurations include:
• 36mm femoral head in a 48mm cup
• 40mm femoral head in a 52mm cup

These additions reflect our continued focus on providing versatile solutions that meet the evolving needs of surgeons and patients alike.

05/15/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to highlight McKayla, a valued member of the NextStep team! She brings dedication, positivity, and a strong team spirit to everything she does, and we’re grateful to have her as part of the team.

Outside of work, McKayla is a busy mom to three children ages 5, 3, and 2, as well as a proud auntie to a 2-year-old niece who shares the exact same birthday as her son 🎉. Family time is at the center of just about everything she does.
She also has a creative side and loves making balloon garlands for special events for family and friends, helping make birthdays, celebrations, and gatherings even more memorable 🎈✨.

A true summer lover, most weekends you can find her and her family camping or splashing around in the creek making memories together ☀️💦. She also enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, and kayaking whenever she gets the chance 🌿🚣‍♀️.

We’re thankful to have McKayla on the NextStep team and love getting to celebrate the people who make our company so special!

01/22/2026

Restoring femoral offset is a key biomechanical goal in total hip arthroplasty because it helps optimize hip joint biomechanics, muscle tension, and stability — and avoiding loss of offset can reduce impingement, pain, and functional limitations.

That’s why the TheRay™ Hip System offers progressive lateralization between standard and lateral stems, enabling predictable horizontal offset changes while maintaining consistent vertical height.

✔ Gradual neck lateralization
✔ Stepwise horizontal offset progression
✔ Designed to support soft-tissue tension and joint function