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Orthopedic biomaterials market growth strongest in U.S.

Growth in the U.S. market for orthopedic biomaterials is expected to be somewhat faster than in Europe and significantly greater than in the developing world, partly because new biomaterials are relatively expensive and their uptake is related, in general terms, to GDP. Newly-emerging technologies such as bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are expected to grow at [...]

Posted 30 January 2009 † P. Driscoll § biomaterials § market data § surgery ‡ View Comments ° Also tagged: , , , , , ,

Orthopedic Biomaterials, Worldwide Market Segmentation

Biomaterial is an abbreviated form of the term biocompatible material, which can be defined as “a synthetic or natural material used to replace part of a living system or to function in intimate contact with living tissue”. Biomaterials are intended to interface with biological systems; they may be viable or non-viable. Artificial hips, vascular stents, [...]

Posted 12 October 2008 † P. Driscoll § market data § medtech § orthopedic ‡ View Comments ° Also tagged: , , , ,