Frost & Sullivan: Innovative Products and Technologies Strengthen U.S. Spinal Surgery Market

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Aug 12, 2010, 01:48 ET

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As more and more patients become aware of the advantages of the advanced non-fusion spinal surgery techniques, the negatives of the spinal fusion market become more obvious to the end users. In the next five years, the industry expects to see a steady inflow of new products in the non-fusion space, strengthening its presence in the market.

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"Moving forward, we expect to see a creation of effective treatments, implants, and surgical techniques specific to the elderly patient in the spinal surgery market," states Frost & Sullivan Senior Industry Analyst Aarti Shetty. "Emerging companies with one to two groundbreaking technologies expect to contribute to the growth in the non-fusion spine market as this industry is at a nascent stage, allowing room for smaller companies to develop novel products and compete with market giants."

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.medicaldevices.frost.com), U.S. Spinal Surgery Market, provides in-depth analysis for a range of products and technologies in the spinal surgery space. This analysis includes a comprehensive study of crucial market drivers, challenges and trends that impact U.S. manufacturers today. The segments included in the study are total disc arthroplasty, vertebral compression fracture devices, and nucleus disc replacement markets. Revenue, procedure and pricing analysis are also provided for a period of 2006-2016 with a base year of 2009. Market share and competitor structure of the market is also discussed.

If you are interested in more information on this study, please send an e-mail to Johanna Haynes, Corporate Communications, at [email protected], with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state and country.

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