Medtronic is among the key vendors in the growing spinal cord stimulation market, according to a Research and Markets report.
Here are five takeaways:
1. From 2016 to 2020, the market is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 4.84 percent.
2. Surgeons' preference for minimally invasive spinal cord stimulation devices has spurred market growth.
3. Advances in high-frequency technologies leading to more implant procedures are also driving market growth.
4. In addition to Medtronic, the vendors leading the market include Boston Scientific, Nevro and St. Jude Medical.
5. Other vendors include Greatbatch and Stimwave.
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