Advances in Medical Device Technology for Orthopaedic Applications

Table of Contents

• 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)