Ortho Roundup: Strong Knees Let SYK Stands Tall Against Recon Rivals ZMH, SNN And JNJ
Executive Summary
The top four orthopedic implant makers have released their second-quarter and half-year results. Following DePuy Synthes report of a still-soft but recovering reconstructive implant market, this edition of Earnings Winners And Losers look at how the other three big recon players – Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, and Smith & Nephew fare. It also offers a peek into the top- and bottom-line results of the other key names within Medtech Insight's Top 10 orthopedic companies.
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