Report: Advances in Medical Device Technology for Orthopaedic Applications TOC

1. Executive Summary
- 1. Introduction
  - 1. Introduction to Orthopaedic Disorders
  - 2. Overview of the Orthopaedic Medical Industry
- 2. Scope and Methodology
  - 1. Scope
  - 2. Methodology
- 3. Key Findings
  - 1. Noteworthy Emerging Technologies
  - 2. Noteworthy Technological Applications
2. Medical Devices for Joint Replacement, Bone Repair and Spinal Implant
- 1. Technology Primer
  - 1. Technology Primer for Joint Replacement and Bone Repair
  - 2. Technology Primer for Spinal Implant and Spine Surgeries
- 2. Noteworthy Innovations at Key Companies and Research Institutions - Joint Replacement and Bone Repair
  - 1. Innovative Knee Replacement Using Minimally Invasive Technique
  - 2. Explore Improved Resurfacing Procedure for Improved Performance
  - 3. Unique Microdebrider for Damaged Tendons and Fascia
  - 4. Faster Healing of Fractures Using Cost-Effective Fracture Cuffs
  - 5. Disposable Spacer Molds for Revision Surgery
  - 6. Explore Durable Fatigue Resistant Polyethylene as Bearing Material
  - 7. Hip Replacement through Metal-on-Metal Articulation
- 3. Noteworthy Innovations at Key Companies and Research Institutions - Spinal Implants
  - 1. Minimally Invasive Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures
  - 2. Medical Equipment--Ensured Reliability from Self-Locking Fastener
  - 3. Nonfusion Technology for DDD
  - 4. Motion Preservation Devices for Implant Stability and Vertebral Integrity
  - 5. Dynamic Stabilization System for DDD
  - 6. Reabsorbable Plates for DDD
  - 7. Porous Nitinol with Bone Growth Enhancing and Integration Properties for Spinal Procedures
  - 8. Artificial Disc Replacement for DDD
  - 9. Explore Motion Preservation Device for Disc Replacement
- 4. Noteworthy Innovations at Key Companies and Research Institutions - Surgeries
  - 1. Miniature Surgical Device for Accurate Minimally Invasive Surgery
  - 2. Surgeries Assisted by Computers for Accurate Knee Implants
3. Biomaterials and Materials for Orthopaedic Medical Devices
- 1. Technology Primer
  - 1. Technology Primer--Biomaterials
  - 2. Applications of Biomaterials
- 2. Key Materials To Make an Impact
  - 1. Explore Small Peptide Technology for Bone Graft Substitutes
  - 2. Nanotechnology-Based Hydroxyapatite for Orthopedic Applications
  - 3. Biosilicon for Multifaceted Applications in Orthopaedics
  - 4. Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Orthopedic Implants with Bioactivity
  - 5. Metal Study for Orthopaedic Applications
  - 6. Nanotube Coatings To Enhance Osteoblast Attachment in Orthopaedic Implants
  - 7. Slow Crack Growth under Stress of Hydroxyapatite in Orthopaedic Applications
  - 8. Zirconia as a Biomaterial in Orthopaedic Applications
4. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
- 1. Technology Accelerators
  - 1. Technology-Specific Drivers
  - 2. Overall Drivers for the Orthopaedics Industry
- 2. Technology Road Blocks and Restraints
  - 1. Technology Road Blocks
  - 2. Technology Restraints
- 3. Influential Market Factors
  - 1. Industry Trends--1
  - 2. Industry Trends--2
  - 3. Mergers and Acquisitions
  - 4. Important Clinical Trials
5. Database of Key Industry Participants; Patents and Glossary
- 1. Patents
  - 1. Bone Grafts
  - 2. Spinal Implants
  - 3. Others
- 2. Contact Details & Glossary
  - 1. Contact-I
  - 2. Contact-II
  - 3. Glossary
6. Frost & Sullivan 2005 Science and Technology Awards
- 1. Product Innovation Award
  - 1. Award Description
  - 2. Award Recipient
- 2. Excellence in Research Award
  - 1. Award Description
  - 2. Award Recipient
- 3. Excellence in Technology Award
  - 1. Award Description
  - 2. Award Recipient
7. Critical Reference Tables
- 1. Decision Support Database Tables
  - 1. Private Healthcare Expenditure (1999-2006)
  - 2. Prevalence of Arthritis (1999-2006)
  - 3. Number of Specialized Medical Practitioners (1999-2006)
  - 4. Percent Population 65-plus (1999-2006)

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