The spinal implants and surgical devices market will see a moderate growth rate through 2018, according to a Transparency Market Research report.
Here are five takeaways:
1. An aging population, increasing number of patients with chronic back pain, rising awareness of chronic pain and a growing number of technologies will drive the market's growth.
2. Cost and unfavorable reimbursement policies will serve as obstacles to the market's growth.
3. North America and Europe hold the largest shares of the market.
4. Asia will experience the fastest market growth because of better reimbursement policies, a large population, more awareness of technologies and increased purchasing power of hospitals.
5. Medtronic, Stryker, Pioneer Surgical, NuVasive, DuPuy Spne, Globus Medical, K2M, Orhtofix International, TranS1, Amedica, Zimmer, LDR, Biomet Spine, Exactech, Integra LifeSciences, Alphatec Spine, Orthovita and Synthes lead the market.