Although the U.S. market for sports medicine products is dominated by conservative care products, new surgical techniques and products, including arthroscopy products and surgical implants, are fueling growth in the market, which is projected to reach almost $15.5 billion by 2018.

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.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Medical Device Deals Update column is a survey of recent medtech M&A, alliance, and financing activity. This month’s column covers deals announced October-November 2014.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced October-November 2014.