The use of energy-based systems for the routine management of disease and trauma in the orthopedic arena encompasses multiple energy types. The manufacturers PhotoThera, ArthroCare, Bioelectron, Biowave, ConMed, Medical Technologies, Siemens, Smith & Nephew (Oratec), J&J (Mitek), ConMed and Stryker market a variety of energy-based systems for these purposes. These systems offer the following features [...]
The worldwide high energy therapies market represents a $25 billion opportunity in 2008. The category consists of therapeutic devices and equipment that deliver the controlled application of one or more modalities of energy to tissue. The market will grow at an aggressive rate through 2017 for all modalities, but with some modalities exceeding compound annual [...]
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Posted 25 March 2009
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Also tagged: ablation technologies, cryosurgery, cryotherapy, electrocautery, hydromechanical, laser ablation, microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation, rf ablation, thermal ablation, ultrasound ablation
PhotoThera, ArthroCare, Bioelectron, Biowave, ConMed, Medical Technologies, Siemens, Smith & Nephew (Oratec), J&J (Mitek), ConMed and Stryker market a variety of energy-based systems to the orthopedic community. These systems offer the following features and benefits: Remove soft tissue Cut and contour soft tissues such as ligament and meniscus Treat instability and control bleeding through the [...]