Joint Replacement Technology Marketplace Assessment
A Panel Discussion among Fourteen Orthopedists
Panel Intelligence, LLC
January, 2009
Deliverable: Discussion with key findings
Study Description and Objectives
Panel Intelligence engaged a set of fourteen high-volume orthopedists who are users of Zimmer products in an online panel discussion to understand the competitive landscape of technology for knee and hip replacements, Zimmer’s position in the market, and how it is anticipated to change in the future. Secondary objectives of this study included the following:
§ Review the current marketplace of companies involved in hip and knee replacement technology
§ Discuss the current utilization of Zimmer’s products for hip and knee replacement
· Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these products
§ Forecast future trends in the performance of hip and knee replacements in general
§ Understand current and ongoing changes in the competitive landscape of hip and knee replacement technology
§ Estimate how Zimmer’s market share may change in the next 1, 3, and 5 years
§ Identify the drivers behind the current and anticipated changes in Zimmer’s market share in the next 1, 3, and 5 years
Company and Products Mentioned in This Report
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Company |
Ticker Symbol |
Product(s) |
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Zimmer Holdings, Inc. |
ZMH |
Hip and knee replacement products |
Inclusion Criteria and Panel Details
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Inclusion Criteria |
§ US based, geographically dispersed § In practice between 2 and 30 years § Board-certified in orthopedics § High-volume surgeons who conduct at least 150 knee and hip replacements total per year § Best efforts for high volume users of Zimmer hip or knee implants |
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Discussion Dates |
January 2, 2009 through January 20, 2009 |
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Discussion
Orthopedic Surgery |