Abstract
This research service analyzes emerging medical device technologies for the spine market and their impact in the healthcare market.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
- Introduction
- Introduction to Spinal Anatomy
- Introduction to Spinal Disorders
2 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEW POINT
- Technology Primer
- Motion Preservation
- Biologics
- Spinal Navigation and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Trends and Important Clinical Trials
- Trends
- Important Clinical Trials
3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
- Drivers and Challenges
- Drivers
- Challenges
- Restraints
- Strategic Recommendations
- Regulatory Hurdles and Funding
- Regulatory Hurdles
- Funding Scenario
4 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS-MIS AND BIOLOGICS
- Technological Advancements--Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Fusion Becomes Paramount
- Vesselplasty--An Advanced Treatment Alternative for Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Minimal Invasive Therapies as Spinal Solutions for Osteoporosis-Related Problems
- Unique Next-Generation Minimally Invasive Surgery System
- Total Posterior System (TOPS) for Dynamic Stabilization of the Spine
- A Percutaneous and Cement Augmenting Pedicle Screw System
- Freedom Lumbar Disc--Next Generation TDR
- Minimally Invasive TLIF
- Newer Applications for Robots in Spine Surgery
- Titanium-Based Implant for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- New Robotic Arm for Navigation
- Technological Advancements--Biologics
- Allograft Substitute for Fusion Biologics
- Biologic Fusion Device Receives Approval in Australia
- Collagen and Anorganic Bone Mineral-Based Device for Spinal Problems
- Novel Minimally Invasive Procedure for Lumbar Spine Problems
5 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS-MOTION PRESERVATION DEVICES
- Technological Advancements - Companies
- Interspinous Implant Receives IDE Approval from FDA
- Second Generation Cervical Disc Prosthesis
- Complete Nucleus Replacement to Assist Arthoplasty Techniques
- FlexPLUS for Dynamic Stabilization of the Spine
- Dynamic System to Address Spine Instability
- Wallis Stabilization System under Clinical Trials
- Technological Advancements - Research Institutions
- Recombinant Protein as Injectable Biomaterial for Augmenting Nucleus Pulposus
- Neuronal Regeneration Therapy
6 KEY PATENTS; CONTACTS; AND GLOSSARY
- Key Patents
- US Patents
- European Patents
- Contacts and Glossary
- Contacts
- Glossary
7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- DSD Tables
- Government Healthcare Expenditure--World (1999-2006)
- Female Population of Age 65 and Above--World (1999- 2006)
- Total Male Population of Age 65 and Above--World (1999-2006)
- Prevalence of Obese Population over 15 Years of Age--World (1999-2006)
- Percent Healthcare Expenditure--World (1999-2006)
- Private Healthcare Expenditure--World (1999-2006)
