Welcome To Ascension Orthopedics Ascension Orthopedics is located in Austin, Texas. Ascension is dedicated to the research, design, development and marketing of small joint implants for the treatment of osteo, post traumatic and rheumatoid arthritis. The company was founded in 1996 by Dr. Jerome Klawitter and Dr. Stephen Cook, both pioneers in the development and manufacturing of pyrolytic carbon implants. The staff at Ascension focus on providing our end users, hand surgeons and their patients, the most comprehensive education, customer support and innovative products available for the treatment of small joint disorders.