Introduction

The US hip and knee replacement markets have undergone a resurgence in growth in the past three years, and it has been more than just an aging population that has driven this growth. This analysis evaluates current market factors and trends, and presents the key drivers that will spark additional growth in the next five years. 

Scope

Analysis of hip and knee implant market factors and trends 

Detailed hip and knee market data, providing segmented procedural numbers and market value 

Market and procedural forecasts to 2008 

Hip and knee market shares for 2002 and 2003 

Report Highlights

Despite recent innovative product launches and strong growth in the unicondylar and revision knee segments, the cemented primary segment continue to drive the US knee market, accounting for over $1.1 billion, in 2003 

The volume of hip arthroplasty procedures performed annually is growing at a lower year-on-year growth compared to the knee replacement market, but the use of higher priced implants will drive the market past $2bn by 2007 

Reasons to Purchase

Understand current and future dynamics of the US hip and knee marketplace 

Evaluate high growth segments and plan future marketing activity according to strategic objectives 

Identify market gaps and target developmental research towards those areas likely to provide the highest returns 

Pages: 48 Publication Date: January 2004 

Publisher: Datamonitor Medical Devices Reports 

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