Orthopedic Biomaterials The World Market 2nd Edition

Orthopedic biomaterial products, which can be organic or synthetic in nature, are implanted into or near a bone fracture to facilitate healing or to compensate for a lack or loss of bone tissue. Biomaterials used in orthopedic surgery include autografts, allografts, xenografts, ceramics, polymers, bone growth factors and synovial fluid substitutes. Among the prominent applications for orthopedic biomaterials are surface coatings for hip prostheses, bone cements, bone defect fillers, and fracture fixation plates.

Technological advancement and an aging, active population are the principal drivers behind the market for orthopedic biomaterials. Kalorama's Orthopedic Biomaterials, World Market, one of the few resources available on this market, looks at the Market for biomaterials, including the following segments:

Allograft Products (including DBM, Machined Bone and Standard Allograft)

Ceramic Products

Polymer Products

rhBMP Products

HA Viscosupplemental Products

As part of Kalorama Information's exhaustive coverage of the orthopedic biomaterials market for each area, the following data are provided:

Historical Revenues from 2001-2005

Forecasts to 2012

Competitive Market Share

Discussion of Issues and Trends

Review of New Products

Company Profiles

A truly global resource, this report provides information on the following world regions:

Europe

Asia

Rest of World

The information for this report was gathered using both primary and secondary research including comprehensive research of secondary sources such as company literature, databases, investment reports, and medical and business journals. Telephone interviews and email correspondence were the primary method of gathering information.

For the purpose of this study, Kalorama Information conducted interviews with key industry officials, consultants, health care providers, orthopedic surgeons, research institutes, and government personnel. These sources were the primary basis for information specifically relating to trends in the orthopedic biomaterials industry, revenue and market share data presented in this report. Specific interviews with orthopedic implant device and biomaterial company representatives included marketing directors, division managers, and product representatives.

Published: Sept, 1 2007

Pages: 150

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