BONE DENSITOMETERS

SUMMARY

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bone Densitometers in Units and US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Axial Bone Densitometers, and Peripheral Bone Densitometers. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 25 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Beammed Ltd., CompuMed Inc., GE Healthcare, Hologic Inc., Lone Oak Medical Technologies, LLC, and Osteometer Meditech Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Axial Bone Densitometers
• Peripheral Bone Densitometers

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

• Market Analytics
• Market Driven by Technology
• Technological Advances: The Crux of Competition
• Ultrasound Technology Gaining Importance
• Table 1: Global Ultrasound Bone Densitometry Market By Region (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown for Europe and Middle East, North America, Asia Pacific, and South America (Based on number of devices installed) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• GE Healthcare & Hologic: The Dominating Duo
• Number of Densitometers Available in Different Countries
• Advancements in DXA Technology Drive Improvements in Osteoporosis Diagnosis
• Rising Demand for Total Scan DXA Methods
• Cross-Calibration of Densitometers Facilitate Multicenter Genetic Studies
• Densitometers Provide Visual Proof of Osteoporosis Risk
• Shortcomings of DXA in Vertebral Fracture Diagnosis
• Cone Beam Densitometer - Evaluating Osteoporotic Hip Fracture
• Portable Ultrasound Densitometers Prove Effective for the Disabled

2. Product Overview

• Definition
• Bone Densitometers
• Osteoporosis

3. Types of Bone Densitometers

• Axial Bone Densitometers
• Peripheral Bone Densitometers

4. Bone Densitometry Measurement Techniques

• Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
• Central Skeleton Evaluation
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Dual Energy X-Ray Systems Vs. Ultrasound Systems
• Quantitative Compound Tomography (QCT)
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Radiographic Absorptiometry (RA)
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Single-Photon Absorptiometry (SPA)
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Dual-Photon Absorptiometry (DPA)
• Advantages of Absorptiometry
• Ultrasound (US)
• Advantages
• Limitations

5. Osteoporosis: An Overview

• Osteoporosis: The Disease
• Osteoporosis- A Crippling Ailment
• Osteoporosis Statistics
• Bone Mineral Density
• Effects of Osteoporosis
• Process of Bone Formation in the Human Body
• Constitution of Bone

6. Factors Causing Osteoporosis

• Primary Factors
• Secondary Factors
• Use of Corticosteroids Increases the Risk
• Following are the other secondary causes of osteoporosis
• Diseases Linked to Osteoporosis
• Diabetic Patients Prone to Bone Mass Loss

7. Osteoporosis Prevention

• Bone Density in Aged People: Exercise is a Must
• Calcium Supplements: Preventive Rather than Therapeutic
• Overdose of Calcium Intake: Increases Hip Fracture Rate
• Vitamin D: Essential for Bones
• Vitamin D Status: The Best Biochemical Indicator
• Avoiding Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption
• Need to Increase the Awareness Level of the Disease

8. Bone Densitometry: Diagnosis of Osteoporosis

• Bone Densitometry Measurement
• Testing of Osteoporosis
• Various Bone Density Measurement Technologies
• Bone Densitometry Testing - Who are Qualified?
• Bone Densitometers - How Do They Function?
• Bone Densitometers Key to Preventing Osteoporosis
• Types of Measurement Done by Bone Densitometers
• Bone Density Scores

9. Reimbursements: Vital for Market Expansion

• Reimbursement for Osteoporosis Diagnosis in Different Countries Worldwide
• Reimbursement Scenario in the United States
• Mandatory Coverage of Bone-Mass Testing in the US
• Problems Encountered with Reimbursement

10. Bone Densitometry Alternatives

• Osteomark: A Class Report
• Bone Measurement Institute (BMI): A Boon to the Physicians

11. Osteoporosis Drug Market - Impact on Diagnostics

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Estrogen Risks: Risk of Breast Cancer and Endometrial Cancer
• Bisphosphonates
• Problems Associated with Use of Bisphosphonates
• Nausea and Abdominal Pain: Side Effects of Bisphosphonates
• Calcium Supplements
• Vitamin D
• Calcitonin

12. Technological Developments in BoneDensitometry

• Scientists in Iceland Find Gene Related to Osteoporosis
• During 90s
• X-Ray Synchrotrons Create New Imaging Opportunities
• A New Positioner for Precision Measurements
• Bone Structural Model by Stereolithography
• New Technique in Ultrasound for Measuring Bone Density

13. Competitive Factors

• Publicity Campaigns: Striking the Right Cord
• Promotional Activities Fuel Growth
• Primary End-Use Outlets for Bone Densitometers

14. Recent Industry Activity

• Hologic and Cytyc Merge
• CompuMed Inks Licensing Agreement with KEPS
• Schick and Sirona Merge Operations to Establish Sirona Dental Systems
• Beammed Acquires Sunlight Medical
• PGH Procures Lexxos Digital 2D Bone Densitometer
• CompuMed Licenses OsteoGram(r) Software to FUJIFILM Medical Systems
• Consorta Signs Contract with Hologic
• CompuMed Enters into Agreement with Swissray
• CompuMed Enters into Agreement with eTrauma
• FDA Authorizes Demetech's DXL Calscan

15. Product Introductions/Innovations

• GE Healthcare Introduces Mobile Densitometer Scanner
• CompuMed Upgrades OsteoGram Imaging System
• CompuMed Unveils Upgraded OsteoGram(r) Software
• GE Healthcare Launches Lunar iDXA(tm) Bone Densitometer
• CompuMed Receives CE Mark Approval for OsteoGram(r) System
• US Inventors Devise Computer-Aided Bone Densitometer
• Hologic Launches Innovative Modality, RVA

16. Focus on Select Global Players

• Beammed Ltd. (Israel)
• CompuMed, Inc. (US)
• GE Healthcare (UK)
• Hologic, Inc. (US)
• Lone Oak Medical Technologies, LLC (US)
• Osteometer Meditech, Inc. (US)

17. Global Market Perspective

• A. Unit Analytics
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003,2008 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Axial Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Axial Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Axial Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003,2008 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Peripheral Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Peripheral Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Peripheral Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003,2008 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• B. Dollar Analytics
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003,2008 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Axial Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Axial Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Axial Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003,2008 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Peripheral Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Peripheral Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Peripheral Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Major Market
  • Osteoporosis: A Rising Public Health Problem in the US
  • Demographic Trends in Osteoporosis
  • Market Snapshots
  • Influence of Osteoporosis on the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Table 20: US Osteoporosis Prescription Market (2004-2006): Percentage Share of Leading Drugs- Fosamax, Actonel, Evista, Boniva, Forteo and Others) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • New Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
  • Factors Driving Growth in Bone Densitometers Market
  • Spurred by Growth in Aging Population.
  • Osteoporosis Highly Prevalent Among Aging Women
  • Increased Awareness of the Disease
  • Demand for Total Scan DXA Methods
  • Medicare Reimbursement Scenario
  • Medicare Reimbursements for DXA Scans Decline
  • Impacts/ Future Perspective
  • Table 21: Number of DXA Procedures/ Year Vs Average Procedure Cost
  • Federal Government Initiatives
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Product Introductions/Innovations
  • Focus on Key Players
  • CompuMed, Inc.
  • Hologic, Inc.
  • Lone Oak Medical Technologies, LLC
  • Osteometer Meditech, Inc.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 22: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers (DEXA, QCT), and Peripheral Bone Densitometers (RA, pQCT, pDEXA, Ultrasound, pSEXA, and Digital RA) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 23: US Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers (DEXA, QCT), and Peripheral Bone Densitometers (RA, pQCT, pDEXA, Ultrasound, pSEXA, and Digital RA) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 24: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers (DEXA, QCT), and Peripheral Bone Densitometers (RA, pQCT, pDEXA, Ultrasound, pSEXA, and Digital RA) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 25: US Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers (DEXA, QCT), and Peripheral Bone Densitometers (RA, pQCT, pDEXA, Ultrasound, pSEXA, and Digital RA) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 26: US 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers (DEXA, QCT), and Peripheral Bone Densitometers (RA, pQCT, pDEXA, Ultrasound, pSEXA, and Digital RA) Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 27: US 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers (DEXA, QCT), and Peripheral Bone Densitometers (RA, pQCT, pDEXA, Ultrasound, pSEXA, and Digital RA) Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• Market Analysis
• Table 28: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: Canadian Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: Canadian Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 33: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

3. Japan

• Market Analysis
• Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 35: Japanese Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 36: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 37: Japanese Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 38: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 39: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Snapshots
  • Lack of Insurance Cover for Bone Densitometers Hampers Effective Osteoporosis Management
  • Product Introduction/Approval
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 40: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: European Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: European Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: European Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 46: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: European Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: European 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: European 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
  • Table 50: European 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: European 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

4a. France

• Market Analysis
• Table 52: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 53: French Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 54: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 55: French Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 56: French 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 57: French 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Numero Uno in Europe in Terms of Market Size
  • Computed Tomography: Prevalent in the Market
  • Reimbursement Offered for DEXA and pQCT Scanning...
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 58: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: German Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 61: German Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 62: German 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
  • Table 63: German 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Table 64: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: Italian Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 66: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 67: Italian Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 68: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 69: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Osteoporosis on the Rise...
  • A Major Public Health Concern...
  • GE Healthcare (UK) - A Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 70: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: UK Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 73: UK Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 74: UK 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
  • Table 75: UK 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

4e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• Table 76: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 77: Spanish Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 78: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 79: Spanish Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 80: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 81: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

4f. Russia

• Market Analysis
• Table 82: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 83: Russian Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 84: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 85: Russian Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 86: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 87: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

4g. Rest of Europe

• Market Analysis
• Table 88: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 89: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 90: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 91: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 92: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 93: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

5. Asia Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • The Fastest Growing Market
  • China
  • Market Overview
  • More Women in China Suffer from Osteoporosis
  • Lucrative Market Opportunities...
  • New Zealand
  • Lack of Installed Systems for Diagnosis...
  • Korea
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 94: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 95: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 96: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 97: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 98: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for2003,2008 & 2012
  • Table 99: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

6. The Middle East

• Market Analysis
• Strategic Corporate Development
• Product Introduction
• Beammed Ltd. (Israel) - A Key Player
• Table 100: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 101: Middle East Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 102: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 103: Middle East Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 104: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 105: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012

7. Latin America

• Market Analysis
• Table 106: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 107: Latin American Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 108: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 109: Latin American Long-term Projections for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment- Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 110: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012
• Table 111: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Bone Densitometers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Axial Bone Densitometers and Peripheral Bone Densitometers Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012