The European interspinous process decompression (IPD) market, which covers 21 countries, is set to rise from $19.7 million in 2016 to around $30.3 million in 2023, representing a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.

The company's latest report states that key drivers of this relatively strong growth include the growing prevalence of degenerative spinal conditions due to aging populations and IPD's advantages over traditional spinal fusion and laminectomy procedures, including motion preservation and a minimally invasive procedure with no bone removal.

Jennifer Ryan, Healthcare Analyst for GlobalData, explains: 'The market for IPD devices is growing as a result of the procedure's minimally invasive nature, capable of being performed in the outpatient setting, and the motion-preserving technology incorporated in each implant.

'However, long-term clinical data is limited for IPD devices, and device failures coupled with reports of poor effectiveness have reduced physician enthusiasm for adoption. The high price of the devices, especially compared to the gold standard spinal fusion treatment, also poses an issue. Patients in developed nations are not always reimbursed for the use of the 'investigational' device and patients in developing economies rely on out-of-pocket payments, limiting patient access to the technology.'

In terms of key players, the IPD devices market is fairly consolidated, composed of a mix of orthopedic and spine conglomerates as well as small players with a sole focus on spinal non-fusion devices. Medtronic and Paradigm Spine are the principal players in the IPD market, with the X-STOP and Coflex implants, respectively.

Ryan continues: 'GlobalData believes drawbacks including sub-optimal long-term results for the X-STOP and the Coflex's high cost leave the market open for others to capitalize on these concerns. The use of clinical trials focused on efficacy will be an important factor in future IPD adoption and reimbursement improvement.'

- Information based on GlobalData's report: MediPoint: Interspinous Process Decompression Devices - Europe Analysis and Market Forecasts.

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