The Orthopedic Industry is changing faster than I can remember in the last 30 years. Disruptive changes are coming at us from many fronts – technology, economics, demographics, politics and compliance.
The Orthopedic manufacturers ignoring these trends will miss opportunities and will be left behind. The trends will even blindside many. The opportunistic companies who recognize these trends will have to rethink their business models to succeed.
The Smart Implant Revolution
Mass Customization
The 23-hour Joint Replacement
Generic Implants, No Reps
Think BRIC
The Innovation Migration