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Lyon Implants 2011

April 2011

Don’t want to miss the latest technologies and information about the orthopaedic market? The conference program is online!

This 7th edition of the IMPLANTS conference is the first European meeting of the orthopaedic industry after the end of the crisis. Next May in Lyon (France), thirty-five international speakers will sweep all topics related to the industry of orthopedic implants and biomaterials. The final program (except two or three speakers to come) offers an exceptional view on the international market. The leading companies will issue their latest research on market trends, new products and materials. Come listen to the presentations and take advantage of their valuable information!

You can register here.

Main topics

Market Strategy and Contracting issues
International Markets
Reimbursement & Regulatory Issues
Coating
Raw materials
Manufacturing
R&D, Tribology & Raw Materials
Quality/Testing, Clinical evaluation
Prospective R&D
Spine & Trauma
Instruments / sterilization boxes

For more information: www.implants-2011.com

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