Market use for Si3N4
Spinal interbody device market
$1.6 billion – U.S.
$0.3 billion – Europe
$8.0 billion – Rest of World
Global sports medicine market
$6.1 billion (2015)
$8.1 billion (2019)
$3.8 billion – 2016 global trauma market
Market growth by 2030
5x for knee replacements
2x for hip replacements
Si3N4 attributes
- Anti-infective
- Bone friendly
- Diagnostic imaging compatible
- Resistant to fracture/wear
- Superior hardness/strength
- Non-corrosive/hydrophilic
- Biocompatible
Si3N4 - ideal biomaterial
Solid micro composite (MC2)
As-fired promotes bone growth
Polished used for articulating applications
Porous: Cancellous (CsC)
Biologic substitute
Composite: Cortico-cancellous
Synthetic bone for spine, total joint
Coated metals
Joint, dental, trauma, sports medicine
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