35 Years of Expertise Dedicated to the Spine

Dr. Jean‑François Roy, an orthopedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience, devoted his career to spinal surgery at Saint‑François-d’Assise Hospital in Quebec City. Over the course of his career, he has become one of the surgeons who has performed the highest number of disc replacement surgeries in Canada. 

A Well-Known Reality: Chronic Back Pain

According to Dr. Roy, the number of patients suffering from back pain is extremely high. However, surgical solutions remain complex and invasive, and are not always the preferred first option. 

“The ultimate solution would be to remove their cushions and replace them with artificial ones.”

Faced with this reality, it became essential to find an approach that could relieve pain without immediately resorting to surgery. 

The TEOS™ Exoskeleton: A Practical and Effective Alternative to Surgery

It is in this context that the TEOS™ lumbar exoskeleton was developed, co-invented by Dr. Roy. Its objective is clear: to avoid or delay surgery while enabling patients to return to their daily activities more quickly. 

“The principle of the exoskeleton is to avoid surgery and allow patients to regain their activities fairly quickly.”

As soon as traction is applied using the TEOS™ exoskeleton, the effects are immediate for people suffering from lower back pain. 

“As soon as traction is applied through the exoskeleton and when we reach about 50 lb of traction, people who suffer from chronic back pain immediately notice improvement.”

A Solution Born from Clinical Experience to Meet a Real Need

The TEOS™ exoskeleton is the result of many years of clinical observation and direct patient interaction, always guided by a simple yet essential goal: to relieve patients whose daily lives are affected by back pain. 

“There is clearly a place for this product in society.”

A Solution Designed for Today’s Patients

The TEOS™ lumbar exoskeleton is intended for individuals suffering from lower back pain who wish to relieve their discomfort, maintain their level of activity, and avoid major interventions. 

Backed by the expertise of a renowned surgeon and grounded in real patient needs, this solution represents a concrete advancement in the management of back pain.