Conformis Hurt by Slower Recovery of Total Joint Replacement Surgeries
The company declined -6.8% in 3Q20, as it remains impacted by the slower recovery of primary arthroplasty surgeries compared to revision and trauma. Nov 05, 2020
SI-BONE Surges on Reimbursement Wins and Backlogged Procedures
The company grew nearly 26% for 3Q20, driven by continuing favorable coverage policies in the U.S. and backlogged procedures in July. Nov 05, 2020
NuVasive Sees Flattening Recovery Curve for Spinal Surgeries
The company grew +1.5% in 3Q20. While spine surgery volume is approaching pre-COVID levels, the company does not expect overall market growth in 2020. Nov 03, 2020
Stryker Growth Driven by Mako and ASC Gains
The progressive return of elective procedures and demand for Mako drove the company’s V-shaped recovery from the second quarter pandemic low point. Nov 02, 2020
Smith+Nephew Dragged Down by Weak Sales in Knees and Emerging Markets
While the company improved sequentially, weakness in emerging markets, and significant knee replacement losses hobbled its recovery. Nov 02, 2020
Integra Returns to Growth on Backlogged Procedures
The company grew its soon to be divested orthopedic franchise +5.1% in 3Q20 as momentum from backlogged procedures carried into the third quarter. Oct 30, 2020
ConMed’s Recovery Blunted by Slow Capital Sales
The company's revenue declined -7.4% in 3Q20 as capital sales remain slow, and the lack of team sports activity depresses sports medicine procedure volumes. Oct 30, 2020
Globus Rebound Driven by Double-Digit Spinal Implant Growth
The company grew +10% in 3Q20, driven by U.S. spinal implant sales strengthened by new product introductions and robotics pull-through. Oct 29, 2020
Mid-Tier Player Profiles: LimaCorporate, Medartis and AK Medical
A look into three companies outside the U.S. in the $100 million to $300 million revenue bracket: LimaCorporate, Medartis and AK Medical. Oct 22, 2020
3 Takeaways on the Orthopedic Market in Europe Today
Matt Woods, Founder of Ortho Consulting Group, touched on three key points as the European orthopedic market adapts in these unpredictable times: the cancellation of industry meetings due to COVID could slow the pace of innovation, EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and accelerating M&A activity. Oct 21, 2020
