The area of spine implants and surgeries has seen significant advancements in recent years, revolutionizing healthcare across patients. Latin America, with its flourishing medical technology, is committed to instilling better healthcare outcomes and adopting innovative spine technologies. And, indeed, the Latin American market has grown notably in the spine implants sector.
Furthermore, statistics say that the Latin American Spinal Implant market size was USD 1167 million in 2023. It is also expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.57% to reach 1459.17 million by 2028.
In this blog, we will particularly talk about spine implants and their imminent technology famous in Latin America. Then, we will discuss key spine surgeries aiding the treatment of spinal deformities. Additionally, we will also shed light on Zealmax Ortho’s positive impact on the Latin American orthopedic market size.
Types of Popular Spine Implants Technologies in Latin America
Pedicle Screw Systems
A widely used spine implant in spinal fusion surgeries, these pedicle screw systems are placed into the pedicles of the vertebrae. Furthermore, they are connected by rods to create a stable spine construct.
Interbody Fusion Devices
Interbody fusion devices facilitate spinal fusion by enhancing bone growth between adjacent vertebrae. These devices are put between the vertebral bodies through four pertinent approaches, namely,
- ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- LLIF (Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
The most common interbody fusion devices include cages, spacers, and bone graft substitutes.
Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR)
An avid replacement for traditional spinal fusion surgeries, an ADR procedure involves the replacement of the natural disc with a prosthetic disc to mimic its function. These orthopedic implants are available across sizes in Latin America for individual demand and needs.
Now, we will put our focus on infamous spinal surgeries popularly surfacing across Latin America.
Types of Spinal Surgeries in Latin America
Lumbar Discectomy
The Lumbar Discectomy surgery is one of the most common spine surgeries globally, including in Latin America. An estimated number of annual procedures goes up to tens of thousands, especially for treating herniated discs and sciatica.
Lumbar Fusion
The Latin American demand for spine surgeries is increasing day by day and Lumbar Fusion surgery is also one of them. This surgery is efficient for treating degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal instability, and lumbar fusions.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
If research is to be believed, thousands of ACDF procedures take place annually in Latin America to free people from the overarching symptoms of spinal weakness. Cervical Discectomy and fusion surgeries address the vast range of spinal deformities, including cervical herniated disc disorders and spine degeneration.
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty, are minimally invasive procedures that are gaining increasing popularity in the Latin American region. Undeniably effective in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures, this procedure provides rapid pain relief and improved mobility to patients.
Zealmax Ortho & the Latin American Market
Zealmax Ortho stands tall as a leading exporter of global orthopedic implants, achieving bigger and greater heights in the orthopedic landscape. With a legacy spanning over 15 years, Zealmax Ortho has grasped a significant market in the Latin American region.
Our unwavering commitment to making orthopedic excellence accessible to all has garnered us not only widespread acclaim but also a pressing presence in more than 70+ countries.
Our passionate team, driven by hard work has tirelessly worked through the years to make orthopedic care reach every corner of the globe. By practicing business with relentless dedication, we have achieved remarkable growth in evolving patient-centric solutions.
Talking about our Latin American market dominance, we will begin the discussion with the mention of the Dominican Republic. In the past few years, our spinal implant export has seen significant growth by an impressive 40% in the Dominican Republic region. While building on this momentum, we have additionally expanded our range of spine implants to Nicaragua with the growth percentage also prevailing around 40%. We have navigated our cutting-edge spine implants to Honduras, Venezuela, and Ecuador, with each country presenting us with unique opportunities to expand. In Honduras, our spine implant exports have grown over 30%, followed by 20% in Venezuela and 10% in Ecuador. We are immensely proud to say that not only has our presence been felt but also contributed significantly to the overall growth of the local healthcare system in Latin America.
Zealmax Ortho takes pride in its commitment to innovation and excellence. It is this relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence that has led us to manufacture and export spine implants to the Latin American region.
As we dig into the specificities of our spine implants, our innovative design with unparalleled efficacy and cutting-edge designs have made this implant a top choice for Latin American surgeons, distributors, and patients, alike. Keeping in mind individual anatomical variations, Zealmax Ortho’s spine implants aim to revolutionize the patient outcome landscape.
Zealmax Ortho: The Ultimate Game-Changer
With each passing day, we are entering an excellently bright future. However, one thing that remains constant throughout this journey is our commitment to transforming the global map of orthopedic care. We aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and surgeons around the globe. With our everlasting dedication and ecstatic spirit, we continue leading the way in orthopedic innovation, delivering hope and healing to the ones in need.
