U.S. Soft Tissue Repair Markets - Meniscus and Cartilage
Frost & Sullivan, March 2009, Pages: 57
This research service studies the orthopedic soft tissue repair markets in the United States. The market is segmented as cartilage repair and meniscus repair markets. It covers the market from the aspects of the driving forces, restraints and challenges, also providing strategic recommendations. Revenue and procedure analyses are provided in the study for a forecast period of 2008-2015. Market share and competitor structure of the market is also discussed.
The U.S. soft tissue repair market will be studied under the following segments:
-Meniscus Repair Market
-Cartilage Repair Market
The study highlights each market segment with an overview of its products and their applicability, as well as price, revenues and demand analysis. The research service also analyzes the market in terms of competitive structure, providing the market share analysis of major participants serving the industry in all the segments. The study does not include analysis on the surgical tools used for the procedures.
The study highlights the major driving forces and restraints in the market. A review of reimbursement structure allows the reader to appreciate the shortcomings of the current system and the changes that are expected in the future. The base year for all analysis is 2008.
Research Methodology
For the purpose of this study, data was gathered from the following sources:
-Manufacturer, distributor, and end-user interviews
-Frost & Sullivan databases and research services
-Newsletters, journals, and other periodicals
-Public filings
-Internet resources
Base Market Assumptions
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been calculated through primary and secondary research. The base year revenues were determined based on direct interviews with the representatives of major market participants, as well as quarterly financial reports. All market size data were retrieved from primary interviews with major participants and were validated by internal data modeling.
Forecast Methodology
The forecast period for this study is 2008 to 2014, with 2007 as the base year. Data obtained from manufacturers and public filings were considered for the forecasts. They were done using a seven-step methodology, as given below:
-Collection of base year and historical data
-Analysis of measurements and challenges over time
-Integration of market drivers and restraints and their impacts
-Integration of expert opinions
-Forecast calculation
-Delphi technique integration, wherever applicable
-Quality control
Measurements and challenges were analyzed over a period of time. This analysis provides extensive insight into their potential impact on the size of the market and emerging trends. At this stage, the analyst specified market drivers, while determining factors that could inhibit the growth. These factors were then weighted and their aggregate impact on the market was established.
Interviewees consulted included a variety of industry experts and competitors. Expert opinions regarding the market were considered, evaluated, and integrated into the data and text. Models and scenarios were then developed. These working hypotheses were tested to determine the most probable market size outcome. For instance, forecasts were matched to leading economic indicators and drivers for each segment. If the resulting data seemed conflicting, market forecasts were discussed with industry experts. After the forecasts were integrated into the market analysis, members of the Healthcare team at Frost & Sullivan reviewed them strategically.
-1 OVERVIEW OF U.S. SOFT TISSUE REPAIR MARKETS
--Market Overview
---Executive Summary
-2 U.S. SOFT TISSUE REPAIR MARKET
--Introduction
---Overview
---Scope and Segmentation
---Research Methodology
--Market Dynamics
---Market Engineering Measurements
---Market Drivers
---Market Restraints
---Market Share Analysis
-3 MENISCUS REPAIR MARKET
--Overview
---Introduction
---Market Engineering Analysis
--Forecasts and Trends
---Revenue Forecast
---Procedures Forecasts
--Market and Technology
---Competitive Structure
---Technology and Product Trends
-4 CARTILAGE REPAIR MARKET
--Overview
---Introduction
---Market Engineering Analysis
--Forecasts and Trends
---Revenue Forecasts
---Procedures Forecasts
--Market and Technology
---Competitive Structure
---Technology and Product Trends
---Emerging Technologies
-5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
--Supporting Statistical Data
---Medicare Certified Ambulatory Centers in the US
---Hospital Admissions
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