Smaller Players Find Opportunity In Large Joints
Executive Summary
Five companies control 95% of the market in hip and knee implants, creating an unfriendly environment for newcomers trying to grab a piece of their own. But economic and regulatory pressures are making things increasingly uncomfortable for the market leaders, giving hope to companies pushing new technologies and sales techniques.
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