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SmartTRAK's Final 2017 Soft Tissue Fixation Market Financial Results

By Kristina Meyer on 4/16/18 9:44 AM

Pricing pressure and commoditization slows Soft Tissue Fixation Market but 2017 still finishes strong

SmartTRAK, the leading source of competitive life sciences intelligence used by the top ten global orthopedic & wound care companies, has published its 2017 US Soft Tissue Market Recap and Financial Dashboard.

Among the many topics covered in the Q417/FY17 Soft Tissue Fixation Market Recap are:

Topics: Orthopedics
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SAWC Spring - Top 10 Things to Eat and Do in Charlotte

By Thomas Wallick on 4/12/18 7:00 AM


By all accounts, Charlotte, the Queen City, is one of the South's largest and most successful cities, having retained its Southern charm and friendliness despite its rapid growth in the past 20 years.

While attending SAWC Spring 2018, here are SmartTRAK's Top 10 Picks for places to eat,  interesting things to do and places to visit while in Charlotte.

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SmartTRAK's Final 2017 Infection Prevention Financial Results

By Susan Paquette on 4/11/18 11:39 AM

The FY17 Vascular Access Adjunct Products market showed solid gains in all segments, up +4.7% YoY, and the closing of major acquisitions reshapes the competitive landscape ahead.

SmartTRAK, the leading source of competitive life sciences intelligence used by the top ten global orthopedic & wound care companies, has published its 2017 US Spine Market Recap and Financial Dashboard.

Among the many topics covered in the Q417/FY17 US Infection Prevention Market Recap are:

Topics: Wound Care
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SmartTRAK Attending ISASS18 in Toronto Canada

By Julianne Burns on 4/9/18 2:02 PM

SmartTRAK is excited to be attending ISASS18 - The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery - annual meeting, April 11-13 in Toronto, Canada.

Julianne Burns, Senior Analyst, Spine; Christopher McCarthy, VP Corporate Accounts, Orthopedics and Neuro; and Michelle Calderon, Acc't Manager, Orthopedics will be there representing SmartTRAK. Please contact us if you would like a meeting.

Topics: Orthopedics
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SmartTRAK'S Final 2017 Spinal Cord Stimulation Market Financial Results

By Anne Staylor on 4/9/18 12:27 PM

The US Spinal Cord Stimulation market reached new heights in Q417/FY17, driven by new products, expanding indications, and a growing demand for non-narcotic alternatives for treating chronic intractable pain. 

SmartTRAK, the leading source of competitive life sciences intelligence used by the top ten global orthopedic & wound care companies, has published its 2017 US Spinal Cord Stimulation Market Recap and Financial Dashboard.

Among the many topics covered in the Q417/FY17 Spinal Cord Stimulation Market Recap are:

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SmartTRAK's Final 2017 Spine Market Financial Results

By Julianne Burns on 4/5/18 10:00 AM

Spine is ending a Slow Year on a Slightly More Positive Note

SmartTRAK, the leading source of competitive life sciences intelligence used by the top ten global orthopedic & wound care companies, has published its 2017 US Spine Market Recap and Financial Dashboard.

Among the many topics covered in the Q417/FY17 US Spine Market Recap are:

Topics: Orthopedics
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SmartTRAK's Final 2017 US Surgical Matrices Market Financial Results

By Doug Devens on 4/4/18 10:27 AM

The US Surgical Matrices Market advanced again in Q417, reaching sales of $338.2MM, up +6.8% YoY, fueled by double-digit growth in allograft breast matrices and biosynthetics hernia matrices.

SmartTRAK, the leading source of competitive life sciences intelligence used by the top ten global orthopedic & wound care companies, has published its 2017 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap and Financial Dashboard.

Among the many topics covered in the Q417/FY17 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap are:

Topics: Wound Care
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SmartTRAK's Final 2017 Advanced Wound Care Market Financial Results

By Susan Paquette on 4/3/18 5:43 PM

Biologics and Single-use NPWT devices’ strong growth offset by weakening sales of market leaders in Advanced Dressings

SmartTRAK, the leading source of competitive life sciences intelligence used by the top ten global orthopedic & wound care companies, has published its 2017 Advanced Wound Care Market Recap and Financial Dashboard.

Among the many topics covered in the Q417/FY17 Advanced Wound Care Market Recap are:

  • FY17 Highlights and other Happenings
  • Another Slow Quarter for Market Leaders
  • Wound Biologics - Amniotic Tissue Maintains Strong Gains
  • New 2018 HCPCS Q Codes
  • NPWT - Single Use Products Shine
  • Advanced Dressings - Weak Sales from Market Leaders
Topics: Wound Care
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SmartTRAK's Final 2017 OrthoBio Market Financial Results

By Kim French on 4/2/18 9:36 AM

Gains in sports medicine, extremities, advanced biologics and joint fluid offset softening spine market

SmartTRAK, the leading source of competitive life sciences intelligence used by the top ten global orthopedic & wound care companies, has published its 2017 OrthoBio Market Recap and Financial Dashboard.

Despite some challenges in 2017, the US OrthoBio market finished strong, growing 5.3% to $3.46B. Gains in Sports Medicine, Extremities, Advanced Biologics and Joint Fluid countered the softening Spine market and lower growth rates of core biologics. Positive results stemmed from incremental pull through revenue from synergistic sales strategies, entry of new companies, introduction of new products, growth in new surgeon users and use of biologics in non-traditional applications ...

Among the topics covered in the Q417, FY17 OrthoBio Market Recap are:

Topics: Orthopedics
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Wound Debridement – Robust Growth in a Dynamic Market

By Lennart Stadler on 3/30/18 2:21 PM

The worldwide market for Wound Debridement Products is projected to increase ~22% from 2017 to 2022E, according to SmartTRAK estimates. SmartTRAK expects this robust growth to continue, driven by an increasing prevalence of chronic wounds, a growing awareness of the importance of dealing with biofilm, as well as a strong pipeline of innovative technologies and products.

The definition of wound debridement is today well established. It is the mechanical removal of dead, damaged or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining tissue. Effective and gentle wound debridement is critical for a successful healing process.

The actual debridement, however, can be performed in multiple ways....

Topics: Wound Care
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