Technavio identified the top five vendors in the global lumbar spine fusion market as well as 20 other vendors anticipated to make a name for themselves in the space between 2016 and 2020.
Here are the leading vendors:
1. DePuy Synthes ¬— A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Synthes designs and manufactures fixation systems, spacers and bone grafts. Specifically, the company offers products for minimally invasive surgery, pain management as well as internal and external fixation. The company also specializes in shoulder reconstruction as well as biomaterials for spine and maxillofacial treatment.
2. Medtronic — A developer of device-based medical therapies, Medtronic manufactures image-guided and intraoperative imaging systems. Medtronic also provides web-based therapy management software solutions.
3. NuVasive — A distributor of surgical products and integrated solutions for the spinal cord, NuVasive is growing in the lumbar spine fusion space. The company is active in developed markets and has launched several spine products yearly.
4. Stryker — A medical technology company, Stryker focuses on developing surgical equipment and navigation systems; joint replacement and trauma implants; endoscopic and communications systems; neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal devices; and patient handling and emergency medical equipment.
5. Zimmer Biomet — This company offers orthopedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, biologics and dental implants, among other surgical products. Zimmer Biomet recently acquired LDR, which expanded the company's cross portfolio product segments.
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