Active Lifestyles And New Surgical Techniques Driving Sports Medicine Market
Executive Summary
Although the US sports medicine market is dominated by conservative care treatments, new surgical techniques, arthroscopy products and surgical implants are fueling growth in the market, which is projected to reach almost $15.5 billion by 2018. Industry consolidation and dealmaking among orthopedic manufacturers has yielded several partnerships and M&As that have included a sports medicine element.
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