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Key Challenges and Issues facing the US Orthopedic Implants Market
[August 05, 2008]

Key Challenges and Issues facing the US Orthopedic Implants Market


(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 5 / MARKET WIRE/ --

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US Orthopedic Implants Market

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US market to rise 9.8% per year to $23 billion in 2012

Orthopedic implant demand is forecast to rise 9.8 percent annually to $23 billion in 2012. The four major product segments -- reconstructive joint replacements, spinal implants, orthobiologics and trauma implants -- will all provide strong growth opportunities. The market for reconstructive joint replacements will gain upward momentum from an aging population and the widespread prevalence of physically active lifestyles, thereby expanding the number of persons suffering from injured and deteriorating joints.

Knees, hips remain leading joints for replacement

Knees and hips are highly vulnerable to degeneration caused by arthritic conditions, and will continue to account for the majority of reconstructive joint replacements. Continuing advances in materials and design will improve the safety and performance features of knee and hip implants and encourage their expanding use in severe arthritis treatment. Among other reconstructive joint replacements, total and partial shoulder systems will post the strongest demand and realize the best growth prospects based on advantages over alternative therapies in the reduction of pain and restoration of mobility.


Advances in product technologies and related surgical techniques, coupled with an increasing prevalence of chronic back conditions, will create strong growth opportunities for spinal implants. Implants used in spinal fusion and motion preservation surgeries, especially procedures for the repair of vertebrae and replacement of degenerative discs, will account for the largest market share and the best growth opportunities. Due to outcome advantages over alternative drug and physical therapies, surgery is emerging as the preferred treatment option for many spinal cord injuries and abnormalities. This trend reflects the increasing availability of high value-added devices such as fusion cages and artificial discs.

INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
General
Macroeconomic Trends
Demographic Patterns
Health Care Trends
Health Insurance
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
National Health Expenditures
Medical Providers

Acute Care Hospitals
Outpatient Facilities
Skilled Nursing Homes
Physicians

Patient Activity

Acute Care Hospital Admissions
Surgical Procedures
Outpatient Visits

Medical Product Markets
Orthopedic Implant Market Overview
Regulation
Orthopedic Conditions

Mobility Impairments
Arthritis
Osteopenia & Osteoporosis
Paget's Disease

Orthopedic Implant Procedures
Orthopedic Implant Procedure Revenues
Historical Demand Patterns
US Trade
International Markets
III. PRODUCTS
General
Product Overview
Reconstructive Joint Replacements
Knee Replacement Implants

Types of Knee Replacements
Cemented Versus Cementless Implants
Alternative Therapies
Producers
Product Development

Hip Replacement Implants

Types of Hip Replacements
Alternative Therapies
Producers

Shoulder Implants

Shoulder Anatomy
Types of Shoulder Replacements
Producers

Other Reconstructive Joint Replacements

Elbow Replacements
Ankle Implants
All Other Reconstructive Joint Replacements

Spinal Implants
Spinal Conditions & Procedures
Thoracolumbar Implants
Intervertebral Spacers

Non-Bone Intervertebral Spacers
Machined Allograft Spacers

Cervical Implants

Types of Cervical Implants
Producers

Other Spinal Implants

Motion Preservation Implants
Electrical Stimulation Devices

Orthobiologics
Hyaluronic Acid
Bone Substitutes

Types & Applications
Producers

Bone Growth Factors
Bone Cement
Tissue Implants
Trauma Implants
Internal Trauma Fixation Devices

Types of Internal Fixation Devices
Competing Products
Producers

Craniomaxillofacial Fixation Devices

Types of Craniomaxillofacial Implants
Producers

Implantable Trauma Stimulators
IV. MARKETS
General
Hospitals
Market Overview
Market Trends
Outpatient Facilities
Physicians' Offices
Other Markets
V. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Market Share
Competitive Strategies
Mergers & Acquisitions
Licensing & Related Agreements
Research & Development
Marketing & Distribution
Manufacturing Activities
Company Profiles
Abbott Laboratories
Altiva Corporation, see Exactech
Biomet Incorporated
Blackstone Medical, see Orthofix International
Cook Group Incorporated
DePuy Incorporated, see Johnson & Johnson
DJO Incorporated
Exactech Incorporated
Genzyme Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
Kyphon Incorporated, see Medtronic
Medtronic Incorporated
Orthofix International NV
Orthovita Incorporated
Osteotech Incorporated
Pioneer Surgical Technology Incorporated
RTI Biologics Incorporated
Smith & Nephew plc
Stryker Corporation
Synthes Incorporated
Tutogen Medical Incorporated, see RTI Biologics
Wright Medical Group Incorporated
Zimmer Holdings Incorporated
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 Macroeconomic Indicators
2 Population by Age Group
3 Health Insurance Coverage of the US Population, 1997-2007
4 Acute Conditions by Type
5 Chronic Conditions by Type
6 National Health Expenditures by Type & Source
7 Medical Providers by Type
8 Patient Activity by Type
9 Medical Product Demand by Group
10 Orthopedic Conditions by Type
11 Orthopedic Implant Procedures by Type
12 Orthopedic Implant Procedure Revenues
13 Orthopedic Implant Market, 1997-2007
14 US Trade in Orthopedic Implants
15 World Orthopedic Implant Demand by Region
SECTION III -- PRODUCTS
1 Orthopedic Implant Demand by Product Group
2 Reconstructive Joint Replacement Demand by Product Group
3 Reconstructive Knee Replacement Demand by Type
4 Reconstructive Hip Replacement Demand by Type
5 Reconstructive Shoulder Replacement Demand by Type
6 Other Reconstructive Joint Replacement Demand by Type
7 Spinal Implant Demand by Product Group
8 Thoracolumbar Implant Demand by Application
9 Intervertebral Spacer Demand by Type
10 Cervical Implant Demand by Application
11 Other Spinal Implant Demand by Product Group
12 Orthobiologic Demand by Product Group
13 Hyaluronic Acid Demand
14 Bone Substitute Demand
15 Bone Growth Factor Demand
16 Bone Cement Demand
17 Tissue Implant Demand
18 Trauma Implant Demand by Product Group
19 Internal Trauma Fixation Device Demand by Application
20 Craniomaxillofacial Fixation Device Demand
21 Implantable Trauma Stimulator Demand
SECTION IV -- MARKETS
1 Orthopedic Implant Demand by Market
2 Hospital Orthopedic Implant Demand by Product Group
3 Outpatient Market Orthopedic Implant Demand
4 Physicians' Office Orthopedic Implant Demand
5 Other Markets Orthopedic Implant Demand
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 US Orthopedic Implant Sales by Company, 2007
2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
3 Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 Orthopedic Conditions by Type, 2007
2 Orthopedic Implant Procedures by Type, 2007
SECTION III -- PRODUCTS
1 Orthopedic Implant Demand by Product Group, 2007
2 Reconstructive Joint Replacement Demand by Product Group, 2007
3 Spinal Implant Demand by Product Group, 2007
4 Orthobiologic Demand by Product Group, 2007
5 Trauma Implant Demand by Product Group, 2007
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 Orthopedic Implant Market Share, 2007

More Details

Orthobiologic products to post the strongest gains

Orthobiologics will post the best gains among all orthopedic implants. Growth factors, grafts and synthetic materials for the replacement and fortification of diseased and damaged bone are among orthobiologics expected to fare especially well in the marketplace, benefitting from new product introductions and expanding applications in the support of spinal and trauma procedures. Viscosupplementation substances, bone cement, and artificial tissue implants are also well-positioned to capture strong growth in demand.

Ongoing formulation improvements will keep bone cement a leading material used in reconstructive joint replacements and spinal implants. Viscosupplementation substances, primarily hyaluronic acid preparations, will exhibit strong growth opportunities as an alternative to reconstructive implants in the treatment of knees afflicted with mild to moderate forms of osteoarthritis. Bioengineered tissue implants will be leading materials for the repair and reconstruction of injured knees, elbows and shoulders, especially in sports medicine applications.

An anticipated increase in the number of fracture injuries attributable to demographic and lifestyle trends will stimulate demand for trauma fixation implants. The best growth prospects will emerge in anatomically shaped plating systems for complex fractures near joints and intramedullary nails for long bone fractures. Resorbable plates and screws for craniomaxillofacial procedures will also post strong gains in demand as they eliminate the need for secondary, removal surgery.

Study coverage

Orthopedic Implants is a new Freedonia industry study priced at $4500. It presents historical demand data (1997, 2002 and 2007) plus forecasts for 2012 and 2017 by product type and market.This study also assesses key US market environment factors, evaluates company market shares and profiles major industry competitors.

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