Operativ began as a research laboratory founded by joint replacement specialists in 2005. The impetus was to develop and perfect advanced surgical methods with the goal of improving the patient and provider experience, reducing costs and improving efficiencies. We sought to accomplish this through enhanced instrumentation, minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques and cadaver-based training and education. To fill the needs for specialty instruments and disposables, Operativ began developing its own instruments and grew into a national training center. By 2010, the company had trained more than 200 surgeons, and our products are now distributed across the United States. At Operativ, we develop MIS knee replacement instruments along with many surgical disposables used during total knee replacements. We produce instruments designed by surgeons for surgeons. Operativ combines the trusted relationships of traditional sales with a robust eCommerce platform aimed at reducing traffic in facilities, reducing costs, and improving our customer experience. Operativ supplies high quality products at a cost savings to their customers. Our focus is to provide support and solutions to surgeons and their teams at outpatient surgery centers – with the goal to improve efficiency, reduce cost and enhance outcomes.