INTRODUCTION
The US hip and knee replacement markets have undergone a resurgence in growth
in the past three years, and it has been more than just an aging population that
has driven this growth.
SCOPE OF THE REPORT
- Analysis of hip and knee implant market factors and trends
- Detailed hip and knee market data, providing segmented procedural numbers
and market value
- Market and procedural forecasts to 2008
- Hip and knee market shares for 2002 and 2003
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
Despite recent innovative product launches and strong growth in the
unicondylar and revision knee segments, the cemented primary segment continue to
drive the US knee market, accounting for over $1.1 billion, in 2003 The volume
of hip arthroplasty procedures performed annually is growing at a lower
year-on-year growth compared to the knee replacement market, but the use of
higher priced implants will drive the market past $2bn by 2007
KEY REASONS TO BUY THIS REPORT
- Understand current and future dynamics of the US hip and knee marketplace
- Evaluate high growth segments and plan future marketing activity according
to strategic objectives
- Identify market gaps and target developmental research towards those areas
likely to provide the highest returns
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