Orthopaedic technology innovation : a step-by-step guide from concept to commercialization / [edited by] Adam E.M. Eltorai, Thomas A. Zdeblick, Arnold-Peter C. Weiss.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifying an Unmet Need / STEVEN L. BOKSHAN, BRIAN J. COLE -- Market Analysis : Determining Market Size / NANCY PATTERSON -- Competitive Analysis : Understanding Your Unique Market Position / RONALD L. DOCIE, Sr -- Forming a Solution : Defining Product Requirements Before Concept Development / JEFFREY A. KARG -- Vetting the Concept / JOSEPH E. HALE -- Prior Art Search : Can Your Solution be Patented? / DAVID J. DYKEMAN, ROBERT A. RABINER -- Concept Development, Selection, and Testing : Passion and Planning Go Hand-in-Hand / JEFFREY A. KARG, PAUL DICESARE -- Engineering Resources : First Steps to Making a Tangible Prototype / JESSE RUSK, DAVID JACOBS -- Patent Strategy : How do You Protect Your Intellectual Property? / DAVID J. DYKEMAN, ROBERT A. RABINER -- Regulatory Basics : What Does it Take to Start Selling Your Device? / BECKY DITTY, RAHUL RAM -- Research and Development and The Importance of Testing / HANI HAIDER -- What is Needed to Produce Medical Devices in Large Volumes? / KUSUMAL JOSEPH SILVA -- FDA Marketing Authorization : How to Get Your Device on The US Market / JENNIFER A. DAUDELIN, DEBORAH LAVOIE GRAYESKI, TERRY SHERIDAN POWELL -- Reimbursement Basics : Who is The Customer and How Will You Profit? / ROBIN R. YOUNG -- Business Models / HAIM MENDELSON -- Marketing, Sales, and Distribution / NANCY PATTERSON -- Business Operations : What is Needed For Sustainable Revenues / CHRISTOPHER K. WEST -- Funding Approaches : Who, When, Why, and in Exchange For What? / LARRY YOST, KATHARINA BARTA -- Alternative Pathways : Reconsidering Licensing and/or Codevelopment / SEAN MICHAEL RAGAN -- Postlaunch Physician Relationships : How You Maintain Loyalty? / MILES C. WILSON -- Successful Exit : Acquisition Considerations / JOSH SANDBERG -- Concept to Commercialization Case #1: Pioneering The X-Stop Interspinous Decompression Device / ALEXANDER ROSINSKI, ROMAN DIMOV, JEREMI LEASURE, JAMES ZUCHERMAN, KEN HSU -- IlluminOss : The World's First Patient-Conforming Polymer Intramedullary Implant / ROBERT A. RABINER -- Concept to Commercialization: SOMAVAC® Sustained Vacuum System / ESRA ROAN, JOSHUA D. HERWIG.

"Orthopaedic surgery remains one of the most consistently innovative areas in medicine and surgery, with a higher percentage of close relationships between surgeons and equipment companies than in other areas of surgery in which I've worked. It is vital and lucrative area. In 2015, the total value of U.S. industry shipments for the products covered by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) categories was worth $43 billion and, in recent years, has experienced approximately 1.5 percent annual growth. Written for clinicians, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs, this concise yet comprehensive review presents a clear process to identify, invent, and implement new technology solutions that aid in effective and safe practice in orthopedic surgery. Includes practical advice on how to scope and scale markets, develop ideas within institutions, create business plans, and identify business partners. Written by a team of medical, engineering, and business experts, including executives from the equipment industry.Reflects the medical device industry increased globalization and focus on value-conscious healthcare.Features stories of technological developments that have shaped modern orthopaedic surgery practice. Reviews and evaluates emerging technologies, including reasons for success, reasons for failure, and lessons that can be applied to new solutions"--