The latest trends in orthopedic surgery are geared toward minimally invasive or minimal incision techniques, and the push toward these approaches stem from cost-reductions, according to the report. Such minimally invasive procedures cost less than traditional surgeries, have lower hospital stays and result in fewer infections, a bundle of cost-saving outcomes.
As such, orthopedic device manufacturers are looking toward designing instruments compatible with these new surgical approaches. The desire for cost-reduction is the new force pushing orthopedic innovation.
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