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The Challenge

Independent distribution has evolved from simple “rep carries your product” relationships to sophisticated business partnerships requiring strategic alignment, yet most orthopedic companies are still recruiting and managing distributors like it’s 1995. With 69% of the global orthopedic market controlled by just 8 companies and virtually identical clinical outcomes, the old playbook of “find a rep with surgeon relationships” no longer drives sustainable growth.

Key Insights


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