X-BOLT Orthopedics

Brian Thornes

Founder & CEO

Brian's background is as an orthopedic surgeon. He is best known for being the inventor of the original TIGHTROPE®, which he licenced to Arthrex Inc. Brian has overseen the development the full X-Bolt product portfolio and their scientific validation in large randomized controlled trials.

Brian has a medical degree from Trinity College Dublin, a Masters in Surgery, Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and an MBA. Over the past decade, Brian has served on a number of Boards, including Clontarf Orthopaedic Hospital, The King’s Hospital School, and the Higher Education Authority of Ireland.

Brian is a keen golfer at Portmarnock Golf Club, and enjoys playing cricket at Malahide Cricket Club.