extremities-hands
 
2nd Annual Spine Technology Awards
Pearl Diver
Procedure of the Month tools

Take the Multiple Choice Test Which choice best describes the patient's treatment options?

xray-spinal fusion
Sponsored by...
US Spine
Extremity Device Companies

Extremities Device Market—Still Undefined!
Dev Joshi, PearlDiver Extremities Analyst • Tue, Oct 20th, 2009

 

What does “extremities” really mean? Ask five different companies and you will likely hear five different answers. In order to truly compare companies’ market shares, do we need a standard definition of extremities?

Photo source: RRY Publications

Glow-in-the-Dark Doc: Radiation Exposure
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. • Fri, Sep 18th, 2009

 

Many orthopedists are not sufficiently focused on radiation exposure, a vital issue for patients and doctors. According to one experts, 95% of physicians grossly underestimate how much radiation exposure both they and their patients are getting.

Rouelette table from Silja Galaxy, Source: Wikimedia Commons

Extremity Product Sales Defy Odds
Dev Joshi, PearlDiver Extremities Analyst • Mon, Aug 31st, 2009

 

Economic recession? Poor growth rates in the large joints sector? Those odds don’t look good. Yet the extremity product market held on to double-digit growth rates. Read it here.

"Elbows", source: Google Images

The Elbow…All Grown Up
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.D., M.Ed. • Fri, Aug 28th, 2009
1 Comment

 

The elbow is exploding, say our experts. With more research, mentors, and opportunities than ever, the elbow is gaining ground in the world of orthopedics.

Wikimedia Commons

Reverse Shoulder Replacement Soaring Popularity
Dev Joshi, PearlDiver Extremities Analyst • Mon, Jul 20th, 2009

 

Although still relatively new to the U.S., reverse shoulder replacements are gaining popularity faster than anyone expected. What makes this procedure great and which companies are helping its rise to fame? Find out here.

Wikimedia Commons

Tony V Raises $144 Million for SBi
Walter Eisner • Mon, Jul 13th, 2009

 

Anthony Viscogliosi trotted the globe while economies were crashing and raised $144 million for small bones and ankles. The Summer of 2009 is when the value of orthopedics was recognized. See what Tony says this means for orthopedics.

Wikimedia Commons

Extremity Repair Market: Staying Alive
Dev Joshi, PearlDiver Extremities Analyst • Tue, Jun 9th, 2009

 

The first quarter of 2009 closed with slowed growth rates, but the extremity repair and implant market is holding steady at the wheel. Which companies are moving up in the ranks? Find out here.