Toronto Orthopedic Services is the continuation of the Pecorella family's commitment to caring for and helping those with special needs.

Albert Pecorella founded our company in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1916. In 1933, he invented one of the first fully articulated artificial hands. Benedict Pecorella, who was Albert’s son, was a certified Prosthetist and Orthotist. He became the company’s president in 1950 and held that position until 1971. His son, Michael Pecorella graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Prosthetics and Orthotics. In 1973, working with his uncle - Richard Pecorella, Michael became a Certified Orthotist with the American Board for Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics.

Ortho Lab (Toronto Orthopedics first name) was the first private facility in western New York to introduce thermoplastics into the fabrication of custom braces for the rehabilitation of our clients.
In 1981, the opportunity to immigrate to Canada and further continue his professional career brought Michael to Toronto, Ontario, where he became a Certified Orthotist with the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists in 1985.

After increasing success in Canada, a Wheelchair and Seating Department was added to diversify Toronto Orthopedic’s client base. With the addition of durable medical equipment Toronto Orthopedic no longer had to outsource help to their clients and could address all their needs in one appointment.

Charlie Tarquin is the manager of our Wheelchair and Seating Department. He has been part of the Toronto Orthopedic family for thirteen years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his position.

Daniel Pecorella, Michael’s oldest son, is a Certified Orthotist with the Canadian Board, and has his Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto. He is currently seeing clients at a number of facilities for Toronto Orthopedic. Alex Pecorella, Michael’s youngest son studied at George Brown College and earned his diploma as an orthotic technician. He now works as a sales representative in the Seating and Wheelchair Department.

Our production staff have almost 75 years of combined orthotic technical experience. They also bring a wealth of personal expertise to their work ranging from carpentry to jewellery to Chinese medicine.

The production staff and orthotists work closely together in order to guarantee product excellence and 100% client satisfaction.

The friendly office staff provides quality administrative and client support. Their educational backgrounds are comprised of a business management degree and accounting certificates.

Toronto Orthopedic has experienced steady growth and has gradually expanded its size, services and client base. It was the first private facility to successfully establish and manage children’s orthotic clinics, in the outlying areas of southern Ontario, by providing the highest quality of services in the client’s community. Being located in the west end of Toronto allows us easy access to service our clients throughout the southern Ontario region.

Toronto Orthopedic is committed to caring for our clients now and for the future.