INTRODUCTION
Kyphoplasty, which involves the use of a balloon tamp to expand fractured bone, and the use of Kyphon's proprietary technology for this procedure,
is experiencing rapid uptake, with the company's sales increasing over 100% from 2001 to 2002. The use of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty will increase
as new products are introduced, and treatment continues to move away from more conservative efforts.
SCOPE OF THE REPORT
- Forecast of 2003 Kyphon sales and kyphoplasties
- Analysis of potential for future growth of kyphoplasty market, and recommendations for competitors and competitive products
- Comparison of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty in terms of safety, efficacy, and cost/reimbursement issues
- Analysis of factors that will affect the market for spinal compression repair procedures over the next several years
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
Increasing use of surgical intervention to treat vertebral compression fractures is occurring at the expense of bed rest and pain management, as
surgeons expect conservative treatment to decrease 40% in the next two years
Kyphon sales will likely outperform management guidance this year, as
the number of kyphoplasty procedures performed will approach 28,000 in 2003
Companies with vertebroplasty-specific products must increase surgeon
awareness through focused marketing
KEY REASONS TO BUY THIS REPORT
- Understand surgeon opinion on kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty, in terms of usage, safety, efficacy, and cost.
- Identify potential for vertebroplasty systems, and related products, based on uptake of surgical intervention in vertebral compression
fractures.
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