Electrical and magnetic stimulation is theprimary focus of this Kalorama
Information Report. Rather than attempting todefine and classify all of the
varying electrostimulatory methods, this reportgroups technologies into basic
categories based on application and complexity.
The audience for this report includestechnical directors, business development
managers, investors, and analysts whowant a panoramic view, at a quantitative
level, of the technology and medicalapplications of electrical and magnetic
stimulation. This is a far-reachingfield, and this report thus serves as a
survey aimed at providing insight about the realm of market possibilities. Two
general segments are discussed withvarious sub-segments included:
External ElectricalStimulation Devices:
Bone Growth Simulation
Transcutaneous ElectricalNerve Stimulation (TENS)
Ultrasound-AcceleratedFracture Healing
Implanted Electrical Simulation Devices
Bone Growth Stimulation
Cardiac ResynchronizationTherapy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Gastric Electrical Stimulation
Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers
ImplantableCardioverter-Defibrillators
Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Companies involved in the market areprofiled to provide an understanding of
today's competitive environment andmarketing strategies.
Demand for both electrical and magnetic neurostimulationtechnologies is
expected to grow moderately during the next few years.
TENS is commonly used for pain management.Despite controversy over the degree
to which TENS is more effective thanplacebo in reducing pain, the market for
TENS equipment continues to remain steady. Electromuscular stimulation (EMS)
of muscle tissue can aid in the recuperation ofoverworked muscles.
Technological progress continues in EMS,especially with microprocessors that
allow protection against the risk ofburning and elimination of electrical
pain. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) isa non-invasive technique that
uses an electromagnet placed on the patient'sscalp to alter brain activity.
Repetitive TMS (rTMS), which uses varyingfrequencies and intensities of
magnetic fields, seems to have therapeuticvalue. During the previous years,
rTMS has received a growing attention in thepopular and scientific media. The
market forecasts reflect growing professionalmedical acceptance. The demand of
electrostimulation productsbased on external electrodes is expected to benefit
from innovativedevelopments in FES designed to augmentmovement of atrophied
muscles, promote new nerve function, and provideinterfaces between nerve cells
and computing devices. The market for treating depression is one of the most
promising applications of neurotechnology devices. The potentialmarket
opportunity is huge, with between over 20 million people in the U.S.alone who
could potentially benefit.
A new group of active electrodes are underdevelopment. These can connect nerve
cells to microcircuits and provide aliving link between living tissues and
hardware. Direct interfaces betweensmall networks of nerve cells and
microdevices are advancing the understandingof nerves and leading the way to a
new generation of hybrid devices thatcommunicate between computers and
biological neural networks. There are severalresearch teams in the U.S.and
Europe that are currently working onso-called neural-silicon hybrid chips.
Wireless technology could lead to the replacementof leads with small radios
that can transmit and receive information andenergy.
Companies Profiled in this report include:
Amrex Electrotherapy Equipment (Division of Amrex-Zetron)
Biomet, Inc.
Bioness, Inc.
Boston Scientific, Inc
Cyberonics, INC
Delsys, INC
DJO International
Dynatronics Corporation
Electromedical Products International (EPI)
Magstim Company, Ltd.
MedFaxx., INC
Medtronic, INC
Multi radiance Medical, Inc
Neuronetics, Inc
Noraxon USA, Inc
Orthofix International NV
Prizm Medical, Inc.
Rich-Mar Corporation
RS Medical
Smith & Nephew
Somatics, LLC
St Jude Medical, Inc.
Thought Technology Ltd.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Electrostimulation and Neuroprosthetic Technology Introduction
Scope of This Report
A Strong Market Foundation
Future Directions
Market Size and Projections
CHAPTER TWO: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROSTIMULATION AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
Stimulation Therapeutics for Muscles and Nerves
Medical Applications of External Electrode Modalities
Electrical Stimulation
Measurement and Diagnosis
Stimulation by Magnetic Field Pulses
Ultrasonic and Short Wavelength Diathermy
Medical Applications of Implanted Electrode Modalities
Bladder Stimulators
Carotid Sinus Nerve Stimulation
Cochlear Implant
Deep Brain Stimulation
Electrical Continence
Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Pelvic Floor Stimulation
Phrenic Nerve Stimulation
Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Characteristics of the Electrostimulation Market
Market Segmentation of Neurostimulation Modalities
Market Trends and Assumptions
Competitive Landscape and Issues
Applicable Industrial and Regulatory Codes
Companies in the Electrostimulation Market
End-User Segments
CHAPTER THREE : EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICES
