ARTICLE SUMMARY:
LDR is one of a group of pure-play spine companies that is enjoying a robust moment. Its bet on cervical disc appears to be paying off with the better-than-expected performance of its VerteBRIDGE fusion and MOBI-C cervical systems, making the case for focused innovation in a market that has seen its share of consolidation and disappointment in recent years.
After several tough years, the spine market began a modest comeback in 2013, accelerating in 2014. In an unforgiving environment, however, market positions in some of the most intriguing emerging subsectors of spine are up for grabs.
