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January 27, 2005 -- Medical Device Market Research, LLC - MDMR, a leading provider of decision-support and market intelligence to the medical device industry, announces the publication of a new report, Artificial Discs: The Spine Surgeons' View.



Representing 35 surgeons and nearly 1,200 artificial disc procedures, this survey of Charite, ProDisc, FlexiCore, and Maverick clinical investigators is the most comprehensive look to-date at the current generation of lumbar artificial discs. The surgeons who know these products best answer questions regarding:



Market Dynamics

-How will the availability of artificial discs impact surgeon treatment of lumbar fusion patients over the next two years



Decision Factors

-What are the six key decision factors that will influence spine surgeons choice of discs as more artificial discs become commercially available



Competitive Positioning

-What are the differentiators for each artificial disc system

-What are the perceived advantages and disadvantages of each disc



Challenges and Suggestions

-What are the greatest challenges of disc arthroplasty in terms of access, approach, disc space preparation, sizing, templating, insertion, placement, and revision

-What are the surgeons' suggestions to manufacturers to address these challenges

-What are the critical aspects of disc arthroplasty training and who should provide the training



"This surgeon-based survey report is unique as it provides specific actionable intelligence of value to all companies involved in the development and commercialization of current and next-generation artificial discs, as well as competitive fusion and non-fusion spinal technologies", explained Greg Heikes, Director of Research at MDMR.



To learn more about Artificial Discs: The Spine Surgeons' View, please call 800-889-3130 (512 358-7200 outside the U.S.), email e-mail protected from spam bots or visit MDMR online at www.mdmr.net.

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