Overview

Endpoint Preclinical’s Orthopedic Surgery service specializes in high-precision musculoskeletal interventions performed directly in your laboratory. We offer a comprehensive array of procedures—including tendon repair, vertebral disc interventions, vertebral body reconstruction, bone grafting, and plate/pin implantation, among other advanced techniques—designed to generate robust, reproducible data for advanced preclinical studies.

Our adaptable methodologies support a variety of research models and address the evolving challenges of orthopedic and musculoskeletal research.

Orthopedic Surgery
  • Tendon & ligament repair
  • Spine & vertebral models
  • Bone grafting studies
  • Plate & pin fixation
  • MSK study models
Orthopedic Surgery
  • Tendon & ligament repair
  • Spine & vertebral models
  • Bone grafting studies
  • Plate & pin fixation
  • MSK study models

Service Highlights

Below is a selection of what we offer. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please contact us—we can likely help.

  • Tendon Repair: High-precision techniques for restoring function in damaged tendons, forming the foundation for consistent musculoskeletal research models.

  • Vertebral Body Reconstruction: Procedures aimed at reconstructing and stabilizing vertebral bodies, addressing complex spinal research challenges.

  • Vertebral Disc Interventions: Methods for simulating disc pathology and evaluating degenerative conditions with meticulous precision.

  • Bone Grafting: Techniques for incorporating bone grafts to support skeletal repair and assess regenerative strategies.

  • Plate & Pin Implantation: Application of fixation devices to stabilize fractures and support complex orthopedic reconstructions.

Meet our Orthopedic Experts!

Vince Mendenhall

Vince Mendenhall, DVM, PhD

World-Renowned Surgeon in Cardiovascular, Neurosurgical, and Orthopedic Procedures. View Profile

Sam Gilbert, VMD

Sam Gilbert, VMD

Expert in Advanced Surgical Techniques, Regulatory Strategy, and Medical Device Development. View Profile

Dale Groth, BS, SRS

Dale Groth, BS, SRS

Expert in Cardiac, Neurovascular & Vascular Surgery, Advanced Interventional Techniques and Disease Model Development. View Profile

Christina Gross

Christina Gross, BA, SRS

Expert in Surgical & Interventional Techniques, Cardiovascular, Transplant, and Reconstructive Procedures. View Profile

Why Endpoint?

Endpoint Preclinical merges innovative orthopedic techniques with the practical knowledge required to craft reproducible musculoskeletal studies. Our surgeons and consultants tailor every procedural detail—from fixation methods to post-operative assessment—to align with your research objectives. By deploying specialized orthopedic skill sets in your lab, we help reduce trial-and-error, accelerate healing studies, and deliver high-precision data that boosts confidence in your outcomes.

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