In Orthopedics, Consolidation's Aftershocks
Executive Summary
Following significant consolidation in 1998, orthopedic industry executives are bracing for more deal-making. A handful of deals in 1999 suggest continued consolidation, but the modesty of the deals also implies that consolidation is unlikely at such an aggressive pace.
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