Abstract
INTRODUCTION
With technology advancements and a better understanding of the body, the
orthopedic device market offers a range of highly complex and leading-edge
products. They now are a significant part of the industry. While there are
many conventional and generally less expensive products, new items and
biotechnological advancements are beginning to revolutionize future growth of
the orthopedic device market. The latest technological products are competing
in a fast track market that looks to improve the quality of life for millions
of individuals who need procedures such as hip and knee transplants.
Ongoing patient management studies, combined with a drive to produce
technologically superior products, will increase the number of patients who
can benefit from developments in the advanced orthopedic product market. This
study will provide readers with the knowledge needed to adequately view and
assess this market and will provide insights into the market potentials,
including trends that are, and will continue to drive this segment in the
future.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report:
- Provides a complete U.S. and global market analysis
- Quantifies all major markets, including bone repair and regenerative
products, cartilage repair and regenerative products, joint replacements,
implants and regenerative products, tissue repair and regenerative products,
and others
- Analyzes key market drivers such as insurance and reimbursement issues,
marketing and advertising issues and trends, world demographics, the trends in
orthopedic disability and evolving lifestyles trends, orthopedic-device
related infections and much more
- Includes industry overview, development of the advanced orthopedic market,
regulation and classification of devices by region
- Analyzes markets by product type, competitor analysis and supplier
strategy, research and development, patent analysis, and company profiles are
all included in this comprehensive volume.
METHODOLOGY
The information for this report was obtained through primary and secondary
data collection methods. Primary sources included interviews with more than 50
key executives, product managers, clinical specialists and other related key
personnel involved with the wound care industry. Secondary sources included
published literature, investment reports, company literature, and various
business journals that have emphases on orthopedic devices and related areas.
Market data for this report pertains to the world market in U.S. dollars at
the manufacturers' level. The base year of the report is 2006, with historical
data provided for 2005, and forecast data provided for 2007 and 2012.
Historical, base year, and forecast data are provided for each market segment
of the report. Growth rates are determined through a compilation of data
including past trends, future trends, demographics, incidence, mortality,
products in research and development, current product growth, etc. Competitor
market share estimates are provided for each market segment for the 2006 base
year
ANALYST' S CREDENTIALS
Melissa Elder is an experienced healthcare market analyst specializing in
prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Ms. Elder has more than 13
years' experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in market research
for the past 10 years. This experience has given her substantial insights into
pharmaceutical market analysis. Her work in the medical community, including
emergency room medical training and healthcare information system
coordination, has enhanced her ability to provide insight into many healthcare
markets.
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