The U.S. small bone and joint orthopedic device market is expected to continue growing steadily, through this year and the next, according to a new report by Research and Markets.
Here are four key trends in the market:
1. The market grew by more than 7 percent in 2014.
2. In 2014, the market was led by the foot and ankle device and shoulder reconstruction device markets.
3. The market will likely see further growth when stemless devices take to market in the United States by 2016.
4. The small bone and joint device market has experienced an increase in the number of players, however, the increased amount of competition has increased the importance of brand and of a company name being connected to particular orthopedic solutions.
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