Emerging Technologies for the Spine Market

SUMMARY

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)