Commercial Perspectives: European Orthopaedics - Hips and Knees Bearing Market Load

Introduction:

The market for orthopaedic implants around the globe is growing at a fast pace due to positive trends in demographics, pricing, and product and procedure uptake. The European market is no different, as procedures are on the rise, as are margins due to the use of improved products, even in the face of cost-cutting. This analysis examines the orthopaedic market in Europe in detailed segmentation. 

Scope:

* Examination of the market for hip, knee, shoulder, trauma, and spinal implants in Europe 

* The markets covered are France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK 

* Detail of segmentation varies by market segment, and includes new technologies and types of systems 

Report Highlights:

While the hip and knee replacement markets are exhibiting significant procedural growth, increased uptake of new technologies and more expensive implant options, positive pricing, and the maturation of the revision implant market are creating robust sales growth for the major companies across the main five markets. 

The spinal and trauma implant markets have not matched the success of the joint arthroplasty markets, either in market value or current growth. The spinal implant market has not benefited from the same level of new technology uptake and increased instrumentated intervention as seen in the US. 

The entity that will be formed by Smith & Nephew’s Centerpulse acquisition will claim the second position in the knee market, and first position in the hip implant market. Smith & Nephew will largely spin Centerpulse market leadership into its own; combining sales of the two companies does not alter Europe's competitive landscape dramatically. 

Reasons to Purchase:

* Understand the broader trends within the European market, while identifying changes in surgeon preference that are altering the market's landscape 

* Identify the market leaders, both in Europe as a whole, and within individual markets, for your own benchmarking and alliance analysis 

Publisher: Datamonitor Medical Devices Reports 

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