Orthopaedic Reconstruction
Our Orthopaedic Reconstruction Business offers the widest range of joint bearing services available. Its products are leading-edge joint replacement systems for knees, hips and shoulders. This business is continually developing new materials and techniques to meet the growing demand for longer-lasting implants, giving younger patients access to this type of procedure.
Key products include:
2006 Orthopaedic Reconstruction market
Market value $9bn
Market growth +8%

| Smith & Nephew | 9% |
| Zimmer | 27% |
| DePuy (J&J) | 21% |
| Stryker | 20% |
| Biomet | 11% |
| Others | 12% |