U.S. Markets for Current and Emerging Orthopedic Biomaterial Products and Technologies

The tremendous strides being made in regenerative medicine, a field aimed at growing or regenerating cells and tissues to replace or repair damaged structures using the body’s own repair processes, will come just in time to serve a rapidly growing population of people age 50 and over—aging Baby Boomers experiencing the debilitating effects of advancing age. Weekend warriors trying to test their youth will drive the demand for regenerative agents and replacement tissues in orthopedic and spine surgery. Currently, the market for total knee replacements is booming, as patients with old sports injuries reluctantly come to the realization that a joint replacement is the only alternative available to them for their pain and limited mobility. This is the market segment that will benefit the most from orthopedic biomaterial technologies.